History of the Portuguese Fado FROM THE PUBLISHER
For about the last 100 years, the Fado has been the national music of portugal. A History of the Portugese Fado traces the possible roots of this enigmatic and often misunderstood music, and the different traditions of Fado which evolved in Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto, and which later spread to Brazil, the United States and Europe.
The book examines the variety of lyrical content and vocal and instrumental styles, together with the political and social trends which have influenced the development of the Fado. In particular, charts in depth the role of the media (the recording industry, radio, films and television) in encouraging and disseminating this unique music.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Music enthusiast and researcher Vernon traces the possible roots of the national music of Portugal, and the different traditions which evolved in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto and which later spread to Brazil, the US, and Europe. He examines the variety of lyrical content and vocal and instrumental styles, political and social trends which have influenced the development of the Fado, and the role of the media in encouraging and disseminating this music. The CD-ROM features 24 leading performers of Fado. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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