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OverviewBased upon a decade of research in four countries, including much data previously unpublished or long unavailable, this book traces the history and explains the meanings of this enigmatic and often misunderstood music.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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul VernonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Ashgate Publishing Limited Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781859283776ISBN 10: 1859283772 Pages: 156 Publication Date: 22 October 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents: Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Beginnings; The Instruments; Lisbon; Coimbra and Porto; The Media Industry; The Diaspora; (Endnotes); Bibliography; Discography; Useful Addresses; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationPaul Vernon is a freelance writer, journalist and record dealer. He is author of Ethnic and Vernacular Music (Greenwood, 1996). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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