Portuguese Accordion

Accordionist Fernando Ribeiro plays a program of instrumental music drawn from Fado (the Portuguese music genre characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics), Portuguese folklore and dances, and from Moorish, African, and Brazilian influences. The recording introduces Ribeiro to American audiences. Ribeiro is accompanied by an instrumental ensemble composed of amplified keyboard, bass, and percussion. The liner notes list the song titles and brief background information about each song.

Track Listing

101	Seja O Que Deus Quizer (As God Wishes)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	01:34
102	Coimbra, Menina e Moça (Coimbra, Girl and Damsel)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	02:24
103	Fui-Me Confessar (I Went to Confess)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	01:27
104	Tirana de Gulpilhares (Tyrant of Gulpilhares)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	01:40
105	Fandango	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	01:30
106	Marcha Da Mouraria (Mouraria March)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	02:48
107	Vai Ao Minho (Go to Minho)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	02:30
201	Rusga (Raid)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	01:50
202	Canções Alentejanas (Alentejo Songs)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	02:24
203	Senhora do Almurtão (Our Lady of Almurtão)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	01:53
204	Baile das Camacheiras (Dance of the Women of Camacha)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	02:54
205	Rosa Engeitada (Repudiated Rose)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	02:50
206	Alma Algarvia (Algarvian Soul)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	01:29
207	Vira Da Rota (Vira Route)	Fernando Ribeiro and His Ensemble	01:51