fadonovato
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| Industry | Arts |
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| Location | Kansas City, MO, United States |
| Introduction | Fado is a form of Portuguese urban music that grew out of the streets and taverns of Lisbon in the 19th Century. It is characterized by mournful melodies and lyrics, often about the sea,neighborhoods or the life of the poor. Known for it's dramatic performance practices and passionate aficionados, fado is infused with sentiments of resignation, nostalgia and deep melancholia. This project started as an argument in a Kansas City tavern over which style of music is "the saddest music in the world". A few days later three American musicians Shay Estes, Beau Bledsoe and Jordan Shipley formed the ensemble, Fado Novato (fado beginner). In this project they will attempt to learn and perform fado while documenting the entire process. All three artists know almost zero about fado but intend to make the first fado recording comprised exclusively of non-Portuguese musicians. Please visit our blog and other social media to follow our progress. Obrigado! |