I've written previously about FADO, or fate, the traditional, soul music of Portugal, first popularized globally by the late Amalia Rodrigues and today by the incredible Mariza (see 4/22/09 and 3/8/09 posts). Before I experienced Mariza, my favorite fadista was a young woman named Ana Maria Bobone. Always on the hunt for fado, perhaps 12 years ago, I went to the beautiful NJ Performing Arts Center for a "fado package show" and there she was. I was mezmerized by her hauntingly beautiful voice and her beauty. I had never heard a voice like that and it stuck in my head. I saw her again live there a year later and then she hosted a program on fado on RTP, Portuguese television for a year or so. Surfing YouTube, I chanced upon some clips of Ana Maria Bobone and wanted to share them with you. They do not fully showcase her artistry, but they will give you a sense of how well-suited she is to fado. Her star is somewhat overshadowed by Mariza and a host of other fado singers today. Regardless, Ana Maria Bobone is a true artist and I hope we'll be hearing more from her. "Nome De Mar"
"Azenha"
"Que Deus Me Perdoe" (very strangely, a guy is painting pidgeon sculptures; try to ignore him!)
"Sabe-Se La"
"Ave Maria" (audio with still, religious image)
Porter Tubb
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