Tapping The Sounds Of Portugal
Born in Amarante, Portugal in 1982, Marco Rodriguez began winning fado singing competitions when he was only 15. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Born in Amarante, Portugal in 1982, Marco Rodriguez began winning fado singing competitions when he was only 15.
Courtesy of the artistBetto Arcos is a frequent guest on weekends on All Things Considered. He's a world-music DJ for KPFK in Lost Angeles, but he travels all over the place in search of cool music. Arcos recently returned from Portugal with a stack of music to share with NPR's Arun Rath, including a song by someone he considers to be the Frank Sinatra of fado. Hear the conversation at the audio link, and check out the music below.
Tapping The Sounds Of Portugal
Carlos do Carmo & Carminho
- Song: Lisboa Oxalá
- from Fado É Amor
Ricardo Parreira
- Song: Dança Da Aldeia
- from Nas Veias De Uma Guitarra
Marco Rodrigues
- Song: Do Chiado ao Bairro Alto
- from EntreTanto