Fado curvo

World · 2003 · 12 tracks

Fado curvo

Modern fado where traditional Portuguese guitar meets elegant piano and cello. Mariza's voice is a force of nature, both fragile and immense.

March 28, 2003 · World Connection

A sophisticated and deeply felt exploration of longing that balances traditional grit with chamber-music elegance.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks

01

O silêncio da guitarra

2:51

02

Cavaleiro monge

3:40

03

Feira de Castro

2:34

04

Vielas de Alfama

4:01

05

Retrato

4:02

06

Fado curvo

2:54

07

Menino do bairro negro

2:54

08

Caravelas

5:04

09

Entre o rio e a razão

1:58

10

O deserto

5:36

11

Primavera

4:42

12

Anéis do meu cabelo

1:55

Moments Worth Listening For

The sudden, sharp intake of breath before the powerful vocal ascent in Cavaleiro monge.

The mournful dialogue between the cello and Mariza's lower register on Retrato.

The unexpected brightness of the trumpet on O deserto, cutting through the traditional fado gloom.

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