Fado Amalia

1. O Namorico da Rita

2. Fasista Louco

3. Fado Lisboeta

4. Fado Amália

5. Fado das Tamanquinhas

6. Esquina Do Pecado

7. Disse Mal de Ti

8. Que Deus Me Perdoe

9. Fado Final

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Average customer rating: A lovely overview of the preeminent fadista amalia The voice of the "Iberian Blues" Poor quality sound The Queen of Fado

Art of Amalia Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fado Em Mim The Art of Amalia Rodrigues, Vol. 2 Queen of the Fado Transparente Fado Curvo ASIN: B00000C2NH Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. Nem As Paredes Confesso
2. Maldicao
3. Fado Portugues
4. Ai Mouraria
5. Vou Dar De Beber A Dor
6. Barco Negro
7. Gaivota
8. Povo Que Lavas No Rio
9. Estranha Forma De Vida
10. Ha Festa Na Mouraria
11. Uma Casa Portuguesa
12. Lisboa Antiga
13. Coimbra
14. Maria Lisboa
15. Havemos De Ir A Viana
16. Primavera
17. Com Que Voz
18. Foi Deus

Amazon.com

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 Reviews:

A lovely overview of the preeminent fadista.......2007-05-07

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.

amalia.......2006-03-15

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.

The voice of the "Iberian Blues".......2005-08-03

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.

Poor quality sound.......2005-03-09

The sound quality of this CD is so poor that I can't bear to listen to it. There is a lot of distortion. If I try to listen to the CD using headphones, then the channel separation becomes a problem; I hear one guitar and the singer's voice in one ear, and the other guitar (too loud) in the other ear. If I put the CD in my CD jukebox, then I cringe every time one of the songs on this disc is played, because it is recorded at a really high level, and that, combined with the distortion, hurts my ears.

The Queen of Fado.......2005-01-28

To listent to Amália Rodrigues is to be hynotized by the sheer parodxical nature of life's eternal beaty and never-ending sadness. Never have I heard such a hauntingly beautiful voice. Her talent is unmatched. You may not understand her language, but the beauty is, you don't have to understand her words to understand her emotion.

Average customer rating: Queen she is. Her Best CD flat out one of the greatest recorded divas of any genre FERNANDO QUEEN OF FADO The best of the portuguese diva

Queen of the Fado Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: Sounds of the World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Art of Amalia Fado Em Mim The Art of Amalia Rodrigues, Vol. 2 Transparente Fado Curvo ASIN: B000002XUO Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

1. Triste Sina
2. Ceu Da Minha Rua
3. O Namorico Da Rita
4. Conta Errada
5. Fadista Louco
6. As Rosas Do Meu Caminho
7. Fado Marujo
8. Fado Das Tamanquinhas
9. Fado Da Adica
10. Raizes
11. Bailaricos
12. Fado Alfacinha
13. Job
14. Anjo Inutil
15. Quando Os Outros Te Batem, Beijo-Te Eu
16. Fado Final

Customer Reviews:

Queen she is. Her Best CD.......2005-02-25

You have to have this CD if any of the below is true.

1.You like Fado, the Best Musical Style of Portugal.
2.You already know that Amalia is indeed the Queen of Fado
3.You are aware of first two and now have to know that this is her Best CD.
4.You have absolutely no clue about Fado or Amalia, but are musically adventurous, because on both counts you will be amply rewarded with immeasurable joy.

Basically you have NO CHOICE but to have this particular CD since it will be your best introduction to both Fado and Amalia

Why now I have an urge to mention Cesaria Evora? Because she is another Queen that sings in Portuguese (she is from Cabo Verde)

Even though she is not a representative of Fado, she has her sad and romantic style common with Fado. She is another gem that you have to discover in deep see diving of world music and be glad you did.

flat out one of the greatest recorded divas of any genre.......2004-01-14

Amalia's voice is just incredible. Her tone, her expression, her ability to shade pitch ever so slightly to emote. She's just flat out one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Fans of fado of course know about her, but she ranks with Umm Kulthum, Judy Garland, Maria Callas, and few others who possess a great voice, seemingly limitless talent, and that most elusive of elements, soul. This recording or some such compilation should be in the collection of everyone who loves vocal music.

FERNANDO.......1999-12-02

AMALIA, who I had the opportunity to work with in 1993 / 1994 /1995 in USA and CANADA theaters I had the opportunity to visit often in her home in LISBON in RUA de SAO BENTO which soon will be a museum. You will be very much missed our hearts are empty without you. February 26, 2000 at THE TORRE DO POPULO Ponta Delgada SAO MIGUEL AZORES we will have a tribute in her honor dinner and show the funds will be for a dinner for ederly homes in her honor FERNANDO..........

QUEEN OF FADO.......1999-11-07

AMALIA died but she taught us alot. When I found out that she passed-away I left sad.The last time I saw her was at the VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIM in PROVEDENCE RHODE ISLAND.AMALIA will be missed by us.

The best of the portuguese diva.......1999-10-17

Amalia died, but she lives in her music. This album isn't just a good one. It's a gift of the gods. If you like music, any kind of, you must have this or any Amalia's album. A must!

Average customer rating: amalia This voice can do no wrong

The Art of Amalia Rodrigues, Vol. 2 Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Art of Amalia Queen of the Fado Fado Em Mim The Very Best of Amalia Rodrigues Transparente ASIN: B0006SSQE8 Release Date: 2005-01-11

Tracks:

1. Madrugada De Alfama
2. E Ou Nao E?
3. Oica La O Senhor Vinho
4. Meia-Noite E Uma Guitarra
5. Alfama
6. Cansa
7. Fria Claridade
8. Anda O Sol Na Minha Rua
9. Grao De Arroz
10. Amalia
11. Abandono (Fado Peniche)
12. Eu Queria Cantar-Te Um Fado
13. A Janela Do Meu Peito
14. Fadinho Serrano
15. Fadinho Da Ti Maria Benta
16. Solidao (Can Do Mar)
17. Meu Amor, Meu Amor (Meur Limao De Amargura)
18. Amendoa Amarga

Customer Reviews:

amalia.......2007-06-13

the best amalia cd.great sound and all the great traditional fado songs.

This voice can do no wrong.......2005-03-05

Amalia still reigns as the Queen of Fado, and this collection provides further evidence of why that is. This compendium includes selections recorded over a number of years, and provides a range of material from pure Fado to folksong. All of it is sung in Amalia's inimitable style. Powerful, emotive, fantastic. It's difficult to describe her voice if you are not familiar with Amalia. I consider her one of the great voices of the 20th century - and this from someone who routinely listens to Tebaldi, Schwartzkopf, and the like.
As an improvement over the 'Art of Amalia 1', this CD credits the musicians performing with her on Portugues guitar, etc. A wonderful selection of Fado that I would highly recommend.

Average customer rating: AVOID !!!!

The Very Best of Amalia Rodrigues Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: Very Best ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Art of Amalia The Art of Amalia Rodrigues, Vol. 2 Fado Em Mim The Essential Collection Queen of the Fado ASIN: B00005EBTK Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

1. Troca de Olhares
2. Tendinha
3. Fado Do Ci
4. Maria da Cruz
5. Perseguic
6. Corria Atrdas Cantigas (Fado Mouraria)
7. Los Piconeros
8. Soitinha (Saudades de Ti)
9. As Penas
10. Sei Finalmente
11. Sardinheiras
12. Ai, Mouraria
13. Carmencita
14. Ojos Verdes
15. Passei Por Voc
16. Duas Iuzes
17. Ai, Mouraria [Version With Orchestral]
18. Que Deus Me Perdoe
19. Sabe-Se-La
20. Confesso
21. Fado Do CiVersion With Orchestral]
22. Fado Malhoa
23. Nao Sei Porgue Te Foste Embora
24. Fado Ama
25. Ave Maria Fadista

Tracks:

1. Triste Sina
2. Cda Minha Rua
3. O Namorico da Rita
4. Conta Errada
5. Fadista Louca
6. As Rosas Do Meu Caminho
7. Fado Marujo
8. Fado das Tamanquinhas
9. Fado da Adi
10. Ras
11. Bailaricos
12. Fado Alfacinha
13. J
14. Anjo Inutil
15. Quando Os Outros Te Batem, Beijo-Te Eu
16. Esquina Do Pecado
17. Chave da Minha Porta
18. Tentac
19. Sem Rez
20. Fria Claridade
21. Campinos Do Ribatejo
22. Lorque Tens Cinco Pedras
23. Minha ConcE Saudades
24. Disse Mal de Ti
25. Fado Final

Album Description

Amalia Rodrigues is the queen of fado--the Portuguese equivalent to flamenco or blues. Rodrigues recorded over 160 albums and appeared in a number of feature films. 50 Greatest Hits. 2 CD set.

Customer Reviews:

AVOID !!!!.......2006-11-16

Amalia is great, my favourite singer, the best ever. But this record ... it's awful, a pirate, a shame. If you really want to descover the magic of Amalia's voice, always look for the EMI label cd-s.

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A Rainha Do Fado, Vol. 2: 1951-52 Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: Absolute Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005RCE3 Release Date: 2003-01-27

Tracks:

1. Ai, Mouraria!
2. Que Deus Me Perdoe
3. Sabe-Se La
4. Confesso
5. Fado Da Saudade
6. Da-Me Um Beijo
7. Fado Marujo
8. Fado das Tamanquinhas
9. Ave Maria Fadista
10. Fria Claridade
11. Fado Da Adica
12. Minha Cancao E Saudade
13. Porque Tens Cinco Pedras
14. Quando os Outros Te Batem, Beijo-Te Eu
15. Fado Alfacinha
16. Cabeca de Vento
17. Tentacao
18. O Namorico Da Rita
19. Sem Rezao
20. Aquela Rua
21. Fado Lisboeta

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On Broadway Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: IMC Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009SPZBW Release Date: 2005-05-02

Tracks:

1. Who Will Buy?
2. Long Ago (And Far Away)
3. All the Things You Are
4. Blue Moon
5. Summertime
6. Nearness of You
7. Can't Begin to Tell You
8. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

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The Essential Collection Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: Manteca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Art of Amalia The Very Best of Amalia Rodrigues The Art of Amalia Rodrigues, Vol. 2 Queen of the Fado Best of Fado ASIN: B000AAVDEC Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Tudo Esto E Fado (All of This Is Fado)
2. Hesta Na Mouraria (There's a Festival in Mouraria)
3. Marcha da Mouraria
4. Eu Queria Cantar-Te un Fado (I Would Like to Sing You a Fado)
5. Nao Digas Male Dele (Don't Badmouth Him)
6. Ai Lisboa
7. Fado Hilario
8. Maria da Cruz (Maria of the Cross)
9. Confesso (I Confess)
10. Foi Deus (It Was God)
11. Fado NSei Quem Es (I Don't Know Who Fado Is)
12. Aceituneros (The Olive Pickers)
13. Ai, Mouraria!
14. Ojos Verdes (Green Eyes)
15. Carmencita
16. Piconeros (The Bull Stickers)
17. Fado Lisboeta (Lisbon Style Fado)
18. Ave Maria Fadista
19. Fado da Adi
20. Fado Amalia

Average customer rating: Amália at her best! Amália at her best! Moving and passionate What A Voice! AMÁLIA'S BEST RECORD

Com Que Voz Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Art of Amalia Fado Em Mim The Art of Amalia Rodrigues, Vol. 2 Obsessao The Very Best of Amalia Rodrigues ASIN: B00005077C Release Date: 2000-08-23

Tracks:

1. Naufragio
2. Maria Lisboa
3. Trova Do Vento Que Passa
4. Com Que Voz
5. Cravos De Papel
6. As Maos Que Trago
7. Gaivota
8. Havemos De Ir A Viana
9. Cuidei Que Tinhas Morrido
10. Formiga Bossa Nossa
11. Meu Amor, Meu Amor
12. Madrugada De Alfama

Album Details

A landmark album in the landmark career of the singer that has come to embody the soul of Portugal, 'Com Que Voz' is justly regarded as Rodrigues' masterpiece. In this 1970 album, she sings some of the finest Portuguese-language poems (Including Camoens) put to music by her longtime musical director Alain Oulman with Fado accompaniment. The result is sheer poetry; sheer magic, considered by some critics as the finest album ever recorded in Portugal. 30 years on, 'Com Que Voz' has no rivals.

Customer Reviews:

Amália at her best!.......2002-06-05

Allthough everything she did was simply great and magical, "Com Que Voz" is Amália's best record, rated by critics and public alike as one of the best, if not the best of Portuguese albums of all time. And the reasons are also apparently simple, but unique: the musical arrangements and melodies, the words of the songs, and Amália's unique and unforgettable voice. She chose to sing poems by some of the greatest Portuguese-speaking poets of all time, like David Mourão-Ferreira, Alexandre O'Neil, Ary dos Santos, Manuel Alegre, and the brazilian Cecília Meireles. The music was composed by Amália's "private" composer, who chose only to write music for her voice, Alain Oulman, of French-Portuguese origin, whose melodies allowed for a greater extension and colloratura, adequate to all Amália could give and waiting for her total delivery. From the deep-felt sad poetry of songs like "Naufrágio", "Cuidei que Tinha Morrido", to the lighter and happier tunes of "Maria Lisboa", "Havemos de Ir a Viana", inspired in portuguese folklore, to the bossa-nova inspired "Formiguinha Bossa Nova", and finally to the soulfullness of the great love songs like the ever flying "Gaivota" (Seagull), and "Meu Amor, Meu Amor" (My Love, My Love"), Amália's voice runs the gamut of all emotions, from a light-hearted jolly mood to an austere deeply-felt sincerity, awesomely but beautifully conveyed by her powerful, strong voice and its beautiful colloratura. Listening to Amália is listening to a new world unraveling in one's heart. Simply the best!

Amália at her best!.......2002-06-04

Undoubtadley, all Amalia records are great, but if one wants to listen to her at her best, this is the one CD you'll have to buy. Recorded at the top of her form, in 1969, everything is perfect about this recording: the arrangements, the words, the voice. For it Amália chose to sing some of the best words ever written by portuguese-speaking poets, like David Mourão-Ferreira, Ary dos Santos, Manuel Alegre, and brazilian authors like Cecilia Meireles. The title song, "What With a Voice" in a rough translation, was written presumably by Portugal's national symbol, Camões. The music was composed by Alain Oulman, Amália's renowned composer, who wrotte the kind of suggestive melodies her voice needed, with a larger extension and depth. And then, to crown all this, her voice, with conveys the feelings of those beautiful words, even when you don't speak Portuguese. From the beautiful tones of "Naufrágio" to the happier "Maria Lisboa", going through the forlon tones of "Trova do Vento Que Passa", "Com Que Voz", and the passionate delivery of "Meu Amor, Meu Amor" and the ever-flying love poem "Gaivota"(Seagull), Amália unravels to the listener all the wonders, the mistery and beauty of the best voice in the world.

Moving and passionate.......2001-11-05

I was sitting in an independent movie theater in New York City, waiting for my movie to begin, when I first heard this CD. It moved me so much that I was compelled to ask the theater manager for the name of the singer--it was then that I was introduced to Amalia Rodriguez and the whole Fado movement, of which I knew nothing. I bought the CD about three weeks before the attacks on the World Trade Center, and since then, Amalia's voice has become a pool of comfort that I have plunged myself into over and over again. There is something so passionate and strong, and yet so very vulnerable, about her singing that I believe it would stir even the most stagnant among us. You will not regret owning this music.

What A Voice!.......2001-03-02

This is It: the penultimate Amalia recording and, apart from (& thanks to!) Amazon.com; one of the most difficult to locate elsewhere. Perhaps it is because it is the one perfect cd. From the opening joy of Naufragio & on to the piece de resistance Com Que Voz thru the jazzy Formiga Bossa Nossa & the heart-opening Meu Amor, Meu Amor (anything more lovely?), this is a perfect full concept, pristine-quality recording with Amalia in Top Form. After this treasure, try Amalia rodrigues 7 926712, a hauntingly beautiful cd opening with Asas Fechadas (& a rare piano joining guitarra & viola). As wonderful and abundant (thanks to EMI reissues in 2000 & 2001) as these recordings are, Com Que Voz is the crown jewel!

AMÁLIA'S BEST RECORD.......2000-11-18

This is the best album of Amália Rodrigues! Even Amália herself says so. It's considered by critic's as the "Sr. Pepper" of Amália's recording collection. Recorder in 1970, this album includes some of Amália's best performances. The music is by Alain Oulman, Amália's exclusive composer since 1962 and the guitarists are Fontes Rocha and Pedro Leal, two of the best. For anyone seriously into fado music or Amália Rodrigues music - this album is the top. An essencial masterpicee. (note: it's a concept album! Try to listen to it all at once without interuptions. You'll see how great it is...)

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A Dama Do Fado Amalia Rodrigues Manufacturer: Reviv ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000G9HG Release Date: 1999-12-23

Tracks:

1. Perseguicao
2. As Penas
3. Tendinha
4. Sei Finalmente
5. Fado Do Ciume
6. Olhos Verde
7. Mouraria
8. Carmencita
9. Piconeros
10. Passei Por Voce
11. Duas Luzes
12. Troca De Olhares
13. Ai Mouraria
14. Sardinheiras
15. Maria Da Cruz
16. Saudades De Ti
17. Fado Da Saudade
18. Da Me Um Beijo
19. Sabe Se La
20. Confesso
21. Porque Tens Cinco Pedras
22. Minha Cancao E Saudade
23. Aquela Rua
24. Cabeca De Vento
25. Tentacao

Album Details

Legendary Portuguese Singer who Popularized and Re-invented the Fado Movement in South America. 25 Tracks Showcasing her Talent.

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Reina del Fado Canta Fados, Rancheras Amália Rodrigues Manufacturer: Yoyo Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00042YGYU Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Uma Casa Portuguesa
2. Abril en Portugal
3. Cama de Piedra
4. Lisbon Nao Sejas Francesa
5. Mi Nina Bonita
6. Gorrioncilo Pecho Amarillo
7. Tani
8. Fallaste Corazon
9. Fado Da Saudade
10. Calunga
11. Fado Xuxu
12. Estranha Forma de Vida
13. No Me Tires Indire
14. Por un Amor
15. Doce Cascabeles
16. Ay Lerele
17. Lisboa a Noite
18. Petenera Portuguesa

International Music:

1. Fado Da Velha Guarda
2. Fado Malhoa
3. Fados do Fado
4. Flute Fantasia
5. Hungarian Folk Music from Translyvania
6. Jawohl Meine Herr'n [Import]
7. Jiuta
8. JJD/No Agreement [Import]
9. Joaquim Cordeiro
10. King Kong [CD-single] [Import]

International Music

International Music