Some say it may be fate, nostalgia, hope, even regret, but Fado music is definitely part of the soul of Portugal - like Flamenco for the Spanish. Sometimes sad, hopeful, melancholic and even joyful, the fado song is about life, love and often a feeling of "saudade" - without direct translation, it means lack of something, or someone very dear to us... often remembered with a smile.
Almost very Sunday morning I would wake up to the sound of these tunes, male or female voices, other songs in between... but a very important part of my childhood memories! :)
"Barco Negro" - The original from the great Amália Rodrigues (1920-1999)
A contemporary version... :)
"Barco Negro" by Mariza
"Chuva" ("Rain") by Mariza
"Maria Lisboa" by Mariza by the Belém tower in Lisbon
The original by Amália - 1961
A bit of Cape Verde melodies in Lisboa.
"Sodade" by Cesária Évora & Mariza
Mariza on David Letterman's Show - "A gente da minha terra"
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Brain food / Treats for the soul / Good Reads... i.e. all in one :)
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