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MARIZA
Fado em Mim
PRODUCER: Jorge Fernando
Times Square 9026
Fado is the emotionally loaded music of Portugal. Lyrically and musically, the traditional genre is the poetry of longing, or unrequited love, of romantic nostaligia. It takes special gifts to perform fado and to garner acceptance as a fadista in Portugal. With this, her debut album, Mariza proves she has a voice. But more than that, she ably proves that she has the emotional depth and understanding of the genre - which ultimately, are the key elements to a fadista's long-term recognition. Her voice is a gorgeous, evocative instrument, and she sings with bravura and power. She works six traditional fados and six new peices; throughout, her performance is nothing short of genuine revelation. Current comparisons in the European media between Mariza and legendary Amália Rodrigues are completely credible. With Fado em Mim, the world has met its next great Portuguese fadista. Distributed by Koch International in the U.S. - PVV 05/03/02
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