Portugal: Musical Traditions ( AUDIO CD 03-20-1995 )

Portugal has a rich heritage of musical styles localized in different part of the country. These 1988 recordings of dances, songs, and instrumental music include dance music and a ballad from the northeast, ritual songs from the central eastern region, unaccompanied vocal polyphony from the south, instrumental music played on Portuguese guitars from the central city of Coimbra, and some examples of folk revival traditions from the Tagus valley and the northwestern region. Includes a deluxe 76-page booklet with map, photographs, and ntoes in English and Portuguese. 30 tracks. 70 minutes. "An impressive collection...highly listenable and substantial introduction to the regional styles and textures of Portuguese traditional musics."

CONDITION: NEW

TRACK LISTING

1 Señor Mio
2 La Yerba
3 Repasseado
4 Os Passacalhes
5 Jota
6 Os Soldados Violadores
7 Divina Santa Cruz
8 Lá Cima Ao Castelo
9 Marcelada
10 Arvoredo
11 Encomendação das Almas e Martírios
12 Ao Romper da Bela Aurora
13 A Florentina
14 A Margarida
15 O Deus Menino
16 No Tempo da Primavera
17 Quais, Quais Oliveiras Olivais
18 Antero da Veiga (Bailados do Minho)
19 Artur Paredes (Variações em d menor)
20 António Portugal (Valsa para o Tempo que Passou)
21 António Portugal e António Brojo (Dueto Concertante)