Those unfamiliar with fado--that exquisitely mournful strain of balladry that is to Portugal what tango is to Argentina and flamenco is to Spain--will probably want to acquaint themselves more

Mariza:fado Curvo
- Fado
- Mariza
- Curved
Those unfamiliar with fado--that exquisitely mournful strain of balladry that is to Portugal what tango is to Argentina and flamenco is to Spain--will probably want to acquaint themselves more intimately with the genre after hearing Mariza's gorgeous album Fado Curvo. Following up on her 2001 debut, Fado em Mim, which catapulted the young singer from Lisbon to a pinnacle of worldwide critical and popular acclaim, Fado Curvo will delight fado aficionados and novices alike. The album showcases Mariza's startling vocal agilityâ€”almost operatic in its power and range on songs like "O Silencio de Guitarra" and "Calaleiro Monge," and yet playful on the title song and starkly expressive on "Retrato." The music, like Mariza's debut, is gorgeous-the chiming 12-string Portuguese guitar and acoustic guitar are enough to transport the listener to a smoke-filled Lisbon tavern. But the real joy of Fado Curvo is that it's a more personal and distinctive album than its predecessor. The production, this time by Carlos Maria Trindade, breathes more organically, with surprising touches like the muted trumpet on "O Deserto" and the stark cello and piano accompaniment of "Retrato." Meanwhile, Mariza herself, singing a collection of beautiful Portuguese poetry, sounds even more as if she is baring her own soul on songs like "Vielas de Alfama" and "Primavera," making this forward-thinking album both an excellent document of modern fado and a sign that bodes well for the world's next great fadista. --Ezra Gale
Country USA
Brand Crimson
Manufacturer Times Square Records
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 738572903329
Model 738572903329
ReleaseDate 2003-05-06
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 076732623527
EANs 0076732623527

Country	USA
Brand	Crimson
Manufacturer	Times Square Records
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	738572903329
Model	738572903329
ReleaseDate	2003-05-06
UnitCount	1
Format	Import
UPCs	076732623527
EANs	0076732623527

Mariza:fado Curvo

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