Fados of Portugal

A popular genre, fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor, and infused with sentiments of resignation and melancholia. Singers (fadistas) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo provide a musical journey to Portugal with heart and passion. They are accompanied by Francisco Carvalhinho on the Portuguese guitar and Martinho d’Assunção on the Spanish guitar, or viola. Liner notes include Portuguese lyrics with an English summary of each song.

Track Listing

101	A Canção do Emigrante (Song of the Emigrant) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	03:19
102	Trova A Eterna (Eternal Song) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	01:49
103	Eu Já Não Sei (I Don't Know Any More) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	04:19
104	Maria do Mar (Maria of the Sea) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	02:00
105	Fado Hilario Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	02:51
106	Duas Palavras (Two Words) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	02:57
201	Castelo Branco Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	02:26
202	Não Te Digo (I Will Never Tell You) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	04:04
203	Queijo Saloio Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	02:04
204	Nem As Paredes Confesso (I Won't Even Tell You) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	03:58
205	Marcha Dos Namorados (The March of the Sweethearts) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	02:34
206	Maldição (Malediction) Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo	03:49