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Amalia Rodrigues is the unchallenged queen of fado--the Portuguese equivalent of flamenco or blues--and one of the greatest singers on record. Her voice is rich and sinuous, with the soulful intensity of a Billie Holiday or Edith Piaf, but a warmth and sense of phrasing all her own. This retrospective ranges from her first recordings in 1952 up to 1970 and gives a superb picture of her work. The instrumentation is simple guitar and Portuguese mandolin, perfectly framing her aching laments and flowing melodies, like a gentler version of flamenco or a continental cousin of Cesaria Evora's morna. The songs include folk and popular material, but the emphasis is on the deep, passionate fado, and it doesn't get any better than this. --Elijah Wald
Customer Rating: Summary: The sadness deep in one's heart Comment: Fado is really special music I've ever listened to. It is sad but full of strength,shake the darkness and fragile deep in one's heart. Amalia is the earliest singer famous for singing Fado.This album collected all the traditional songs which you can learn the soul and essence of Fado. If sometime you feel lonely but still want to enjoy the quiet it brings, play the Fado and let the music flow through your heart...
Customer Rating: Summary: The voice that gets to you in a nice way Comment: Mariza was my first intro to fado. Then I went to Portugal and all they talked about was Amalia. Still I thought I liked Mariza's voice better with that deeper and huskier and at times playful voice. But I had to pay my respect to Amalia and after listening to her whole album twice, I was already hers. Her voice has this quality that rings in your head, in such a nice way, with the longing. I truly understand why she was the Mother of all Fado. Love you Amalia, RIP.
Customer Rating: Summary: A lovely overview of the preeminent fadista Comment: While I'm no expert on Portuguese fado music, for the last few years I have been buying and listening to CDs from some of the most notable international performers. Many of them, especially Misia, draw inspiration from the late Amália Rodrigues--the most famous and adored singer of fado in the twentieth century. This collection spans several decades of her work, and all the tracks are strong. Priced modestly, the "Art of Amália" is an excellent choice to survey the tremendous skill and passion of this very important singer in the genre. It would make an excellent addition to any fado collection, and it could also make for a nice introduction to fado for fans of world music generally.
Customer Rating: Summary: amalia Comment: What can I say about this magnificent fadista that hasn't already been said. As far as I'm concerned no one can ever even come close to this fantastic artist. She puts so much feelings into every song that I can not help but to get teary eyed.
Customer Rating: Summary: The voice of the "Iberian Blues" Comment: Fado is a traditional portuguese music that has many meanings that cannot be found in a dictionary. It deals with fate and "saudade", a feeling best described as a melancholic reminescence of times past, but can also deal with day to day life, its joys and sadnesses. It often is described as the Portuguese answer to Blues, although musically they have very little in common. Amalia was the voice that brought international recognition to this musical style, and what makes her music so special and universally appealing is that her voice transcends the lyrics and stories she sings about. Even if you do not understand portuguese - the sounds of the guitar and "violao" in the background highlighted by her imense range and depth will haunt you into thoughtfulness. Her music is best enjoyed in solitude as it can inspire reflection and introspective. Now, don't let my intelectual musings scare you away - listen and discover it for yourself and find out if you have some "saudade" in you.
