Lisboa Antiga

Lisboa Antiga introduces American listeners to Fernanda Maria, an acknowledged interpreter of the Portuguese song form, the fado. Derived from the Latin word “fatum,” or fate, the song form represents the combination of original, fast Portuguese tempos with a slower African rhythm and mood, creating the perfect backdrop to the melancholy and dramatic woes of unrequited love. Recorded in Lisbon, Maria is accompanied by two guitarists, Jamie Santos on Portuguese guitar and Pais Da Silva on Spanish guitar. In 2011, fado was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Track Listing

101	Lisboa à Noite (Lisbon at Night)	Fernanda Maria	03:03
102	Ze da Melena	Fernanda Maria	02:58
103	Maria do Rosario (Mary of the Rosary)	Fernanda Maria	03:11
104	Era Assim Lisboa (Lisbon Was Like This)	Fernanda Maria	01:41
105	Gente do Rebatejo (People of Ribatejo)	Fernanda Maria	03:47
106	Cigano de Triana (Gypsy of Triana)	Fernanda Maria	02:24
201	Lisboa Antiga (Old Lisbon)	Fernanda Maria	02:36
202	Estante Velhina (Old Bookshelf)	Fernanda Maria	02:26
203	Dona Desilusano (Lady of Disillusion)	Fernanda Maria	03:04
204	Lamento Fadista (The Fadista's Lament)	Fernanda Maria	02:23
205	Tudo Perdi (I Lost All)	Fernanda Maria	03:51
206	As Pedras da Minha Rua (The Cobblestones of My Street)	Fernanda Maria	02:15