Fados of Portugal
Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo

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
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A Canção Do Emigrante (Song of the Emigrant) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 3:19 | |
102
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Trova A Eterna (Eternal Song) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 1:49 | |
103
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Eu Já Não Sei (I Don't Know Any More) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 4:19 | |
104
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Maria Do Mar (Maria of the Sea) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 2:00 | |
105
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Fado Hilario | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 2:51 | |
106
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Duas Palavras (Two Words) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 2:57 | |
201
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Castelo Branco | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 2:26 | |
202
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Não Te Digo (I Will Never Tell You) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 4:04 | |
203
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Queijo Saloio | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 2:04 | |
204
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Nem As Paredes Confesso (I Won't Even Tell You) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 3:58 | |
205
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Marcha Dos Namorados (The March of the Sweethearts) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 2:34 | |
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Maldição (Malediction) | Manuel Fernandes and Maria do Espirito Santo | 3:49 |