P u r e : L i s b o a / P o r t u g a l .
Part of a series dedicated to different world cities.
Playlist:
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Fernando Lameirinhas.
Melody is the common thread in the songs of Fernando Lameirinhas. ‘When I write a text, I immediately hear two or three melodies. Every song in my career evokes an event in my life,” said Fernando. He plays fado in his very own way: with heart and soul.
CD. Vida Vida – Fernando Lameirinhas. LABEL: Topkapi (1997), code: 5374402. VIDEO
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Pedro Barroso (1950-2020).
It is difficult to say which adjective to use to classify the CD Navegador do Futuro. Some call Pedro Barroso the last of the “troubadours”. Feelings of revolt emerge from his lyrics and from his powerful voice that are characteristic of Pedro’s entire career.
CD. Navegador do Futuro – Pedro Barroso. LABEL: Ocarina (2005, code: OCA 009. VIDEO
3- Celeste Rodrigues.
Born in 1923, fado singer Celeste Rodrigues has always stood in the shadow of her famous sister, the prematurely deceased legend Amália Rodrigues. She has learned to live with it. Like Amália, Celeste devoted her life to fado singing and released more than 58 albums. The album Fado shows the timeless power and quality of a true fadista. CD. Fado – Celeste Rodrigues. LABEL: Coast To Coast (2007), code: CTC 2990490. VIDEO
4- João Morais aka O Gajo (the guy).
He started his guitar career fronting bands on the punk rock circuit until he encountered the sonic depths of the Portuguese Viola Campaniça, a 12-string lute/guitar from the Alentejana region. By adopting it as his own instrument and returning to his Portuguese roots, he developed a personal style. O Gajo compositions are without words, but he says that each composition tells a story, describes a character or place, distills atmospheres and emotions. CD. Lisbon express – O Gajo. LABEL: European Phonographic (2019), code: EP003. VIDEO
5- Dulce Pontes.
After the death of Amalia Rodrigues, Portugal’s most famous fado singer, several singers competed for her throne. Dulce Pontes first made herself heard when she represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1991. Her Cançao Do Mar appeared in a Hollywood film and made sure that her impressive voice was suddenly heard by many people. Dulce Pontes combines fado with a multitude of other genres and has collaborated with, among others, Ennio Morricone & Andrea Bocelli. CD. Lagrimas – Dulce Pontes. BMG 74321-257872 / Movieplay SMP 850500 (1994). VIDEO
6- Rafael Fraga.
The Rafael Fraga Quartet was founded in 2015, with the main aim of playing original work by Rafael, which resulted in the recording of the album ‘Trova Caminhada’ in July 2017. His main musical influences are Bossanova, Portuguese folk music, Jazz and contemporary classical music – an eclectic mix, which is reflected in his own music.CD. Trova Caminhada – Rafael Fraga. LABEL: TRPTK (2017), code: TTK0014. VIDEO
7- Custódio Castelo.
He studied classical guitar and initially started playing in pop & rock bands. When he hears the music of the fado queen Amalia Rodrigues, and with it the guitarra Portuguesa, he is deeply impressed. He quickly learns to play this instrument and starts writing his own pieces. Custódio Castelo gave concerts for many years, recorded seven CDs and developed into one of the best accompanists and composers in Portugal. CD. In ventus – Custódio Castelo. LABEL: Arc music (2012), code: EUCD2416. VIDEO
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