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Fado (special edition + bonus CD)

RGNET 1260

9781908025167
World Music Network
Portogallo

 

Fado was born in the bustling streets and alleys of the old Lisbon in the early nineteenth century and today represents a tradition that continues to evolve away and change over time while remaining well connected to its origins. In this new compilation of the Rough Guide series is possible to appreciate the many nuances of this music culture that has fascinated audiences around the world. Among the artists represented in this collection are some of the most important contemporary interpreters of Fado as Mariza, Ana Moura, Celeste Rodrigues, Ricardo Ribeiro, Marco Oliveira and many others. is offered as a bonus the album "Murmurios" the singer Cristina Branco, one of the young performers who have revived the tradition of Fado in recent years. With this album Branco won the prestigious French award Choc de l'Année du Monde de la Musique in 1999.


Fado was born in the bustling streets and alleys of the old Lisbon in the early nineteenth century and today represents a tradition that continues to evolve away and change over time while remaining well connected to its origins. In this new compilation of the Rough Guide series is possible to appreciate the many nuances of this music culture that has fascinated audiences around the world. Among the artists represented in this collection are some of the most important contemporary interpreters of Fado as Mariza, Ana Moura, Celeste Rodrigues, Ricardo Ribeiro, Marco Oliveira and many others. is offered as a bonus the album "Murmurios" the singer Cristina Branco, one of the young performers who have revived the tradition of Fado in recent years. With this album Branco won the prestigious French award Choc de l'Année du Monde de la Musique in 1999.