A History of the Portuguese Fado

Paul Vernon

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English

Ashgate Publishing Limited
22 October 1998

Brass band, military music & marches; Folk & traditional music

Based upon a decade of research in four countries, including much data previously unpublished or long unavailable, this book traces the history and explains the meanings of this enigmatic and often misunderstood music.

The author examines the origins, history and meaning of the Fado in its home towns, Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto; in Brazil, the United States and Europe.

The complex relationship between the music and the media industry from 1904 to the present day is explained in depth; lyrical content and musical instruments are examined, and the social history from which the music rose is charted.

Useful appendices and an index are included.

Handsomely illustrated with historic and contemporary images, this new work - the first in English since 1936 - tells the story of the Portuguese Fado from every aspect.

A 70 minute CD is included with the book, featuring some of the leading performers of Fado.

By: Paul Vernon
Imprint: Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781859283776
ISBN 10: 1859283772
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 22 October 1998
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents: Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Beginnings; The Instruments; Lisbon; Coimbra and Porto; The Media Industry; The Diaspora; (Endnotes); Bibliography; Discography; Useful Addresses; Index.

Paul Vernon is a freelance writer, journalist and record dealer. He is author of Ethnic and Vernacular Music (Greenwood, 1996).

Reviews for A History of the Portuguese Fado

A brilliant exploration of the fascinating world of figure skating. It includes a detailed history of the sport from its earliest beginnings and delves into its many facets. A superb and thoughtful work. - Eugene Turner, figure skating champion; Kestnbaum's writing is lucid and often elegant, the material artfully arranged. Truly impressive. - Helena Mitchie, Professor of English, Rice University