The Portuguese Guitar - Portuguese music selection

[gerardcarey]

I delight in this, the English Guitar, now often referred to as the Portuguese Guitar.
I first saw it in Lisbon, in one of its most enjoyable settings.
Accompanying a Fado singer.
Now, after listening to it in many settings, I find myself thinking that this is my absolute favourite stringed instrument.
I’m not absolutely certain sure about this, but it does appears to be a correct diagnosis of my condition immediately after a performance.

First watch a brief explanation and performance of the instrument.
Then get an earful of the performance in the second link and call me a liar.

The Second Link

José Manuel Neto . Luís Guerreiro & Pedro Castro . António Chainho​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rBm9lZ7-koch

Regards
Gerard

 

[Marbe2]

Quite interesting. Thank you! I am ever amazed at how informative this forum is.

 

[dick bird]

If you want to know what this music sounds like when it is sung, enter 'Amalia Rodrigues' in your youtube search. Preferably a B/W clip. If shivers do not run down your spine, you have no soul.

 

[Former member 49149]

I found myself becoming aware of the movement from your link to more... while i was cleaning and washing all around me in the kitchen! Thank you, your links are so good for the soul.

 

[AJGuillaume]

I find myself thinking that this is my absolute favourite stringed instrument.

Mine too! Thank you for sharing!

 

[Kelly Ann]

That was very interesting and so very beautiful playing!