Portugal: Music from the Edge of Europe

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The edge referred to is geographic, not a reference to progressiveness or difficulty. In fact, this is a diverse album of roots and wings from Portugal, featuring both wonderful folk and new- folk. The most famous music of Portugal is fado. The traditional side is well represented by two tracks from the inimitable Amalia Rodrigues, accompanied only by guitar. It is "the singer, not the song," and she proves it. The other side of the coin is best shown by Madredeus, a contemporary ensemble that straddles Piazzolla's drama and Kronos Quartet's modern "edge." In between are some fair to good pop music tracks and some excellent jazz-fado fusions that show the music is alive and growing. --Louis Gibson

Tracks:

Os Senhores Da Guerra - Madredeus
Cancao Verdes Anos - Carlos Paredes
Andando Pela Vida - Vitorino
Quartetra - Dancas Ocultas
Estranha Forma De Vida - Amalia Rodrigues
June - Antonio Pinho Vargas
Endechas A Barbara Escrava - Sergio Godinho
Molinera - Trovante
Carandiheira - Ne Ladeiras
Cantiga Da Ceifa - Lua Extravagante
Chora Por Mim - Diva
Os Velhos - Ala Dos Namorados
Bolero Do Coronel Sensivel Que Fez Amor Em Monsanto - Vitorino
Vem (Alem De Toda A Solidao) - Madredeus
Cancao - Carlos Paredes
Fado Portugues - Amalia Rodrigues
Brinquedos - Antonio Pinho Vargas
O Que Estriga Tenho Na Roca - Ne Ladeiras

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The edge referred to is geographic, not a reference to progressiveness or difficulty. In fact, this is a diverse album of roots and wings from Portugal, featuring both wonderful folk and new- folk. The most famous music of Portugal is fado. The traditional side is well represented by two tracks from the inimitable Amalia Rodrigues, accompanied only by guitar. It is "the singer, not the song," and she proves it. The other side of the coin is best shown by Madredeus, a contemporary ensemble that straddles Piazzolla's drama and Kronos Quartet's modern "edge." In between are some fair to good pop music tracks and some excellent jazz-fado fusions that show the music is alive and growing. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Great selection!.......2004-11-21

I highly recommend this selection of contemporary popular Portuguese music. From Amalia Rodrigues to Madredeus, you'll find great voices and instruments and over all a marvelous introduction to a very rich national tradition. One special reason to buy this cd: you won't find most of these artists available in the US. My favorites? Maria Joao, Madredeus and Ne Ladeiras. The two songs of Ne Ladeiras were enough reason to purchase the CD. It's a pitty that such a great talent is practically unknown.

An excellent album in Camões language........1999-07-27

I hope that in the future the Atlantic Ocean could bring us more albums like this...

Spectacular Introduction to Portugese Music.......1998-11-09

This Cd will give any one a great introduction to this form of music. This album is as exciting as Caetano Veloso Cd"s. The many voices and instruments are superb I first heard the album CBC Radio and could only find ot on Amazon.

The best musical compilation from Portugal.......1998-07-25

This the best CD that I have in my collection of music from Portugal. Music from FADO to popular music; and singer from Amalia Rodrigues, Queen of Fado, to Madredeus, the best group in Portugal is covered. Must have album for anyone interested in various musical arts and forms from Portugal.

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