PORTUGAL

RAIN ALYANNA CUARTEROS

LAARLENE ATHENA DIANE GRAFILO
ALEXANDRA SHANE SY
 MUSIC
OF
PRTUGAL
WHAT IS MUSIC OF PORTUGAL?
These can be broadly divided intoclassical music,traditional/folk musicand
popular musicand all of them have produced internationally successful acts, with
the country seeing a recent expansion in musical styles, especially in popular
music.
In traditional/folk music,fadohas had a significant impact, withAmlia Rodrigues
still the most recognizable Portuguese name in music, and with more recent acts,
likeDulce PontesandMariza. The genre is one of two Portuguese music traditions
in theUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, with the other beingCante
Alentejano. Regional folk music remains popular too, having been updated and
modernized in many cases, especially in the northeastern region ofTrs-os-Montes.
Some more recent successful fado/folk-inspired acts includeMadredeusand
Deolinda, the later being part of afolk revivalthat has led to a newfound interest in
this type of music.
WHAT IS CLASSICAL MUSIC?
These are evidenced in themusic history of Portugal, which despite its firm
European roots, nevertheless reflects the intercontinental cultural interactions
begun in the Portuguese discoveries.
A short list of past and present Portuguese musicians with important contributions
must necessarily include the names of composersPedro de Escobar,
Manuel Cardoso,Duarte Lobo,Filipe de Magalhes,Carlos Seixas,Diogo Dias
Melgs,Joo Domingos Bomtempo,Marcos Portugal,Jos Vianna da Motta,Lus
de Freitas Branco,Joly Braga Santos,Fernando Lopes-Graa, Antnio Fragoso and
Emmanuel Nunes; organists such asAntnio CarreiraorManuel Rodrigues Coelho;
singers such asLusa Todi,Elisabete MatosorJos Carlos Xavier; pianists such as
Maria Joo PiresorSequeira Costa; violinists asElmar OliveiraorCarlos Damas;
cellists such asGuilhermina Suggia.
WHAT IS FOLK MUSIC?

Fado (fateinPortuguese) is a musical style, which arose inLisbonas the music of

the urban poor. Fado songs are typically lyrically harsh, accompanied by a wire-
strung acoustic guitar or thePortuguese Guitar. It is usually sung by solo
performers, with the singer resigned to sadness, poverty and loneliness, but
remaining dignified and firmly controlled. In 2011, Fado was inscribed on
Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of HumanitybyUNESCO. It is
claimed that fado origins are older, going back to the 15th century, when women
cried with longing for their husbands that sailed to the never ending seas.
AMLIA RODRIGUES, THE PORTUGUESE
SINGER KNOWN ASQUEEN OFFADO.
WHAT IS FADO?
In Late in the 19th century, the city ofCoimbradeveloped a distinctive scene. Coimbra, a literary capital for the
country, is now known for being more refined and majestic. The sound has been described as "the song of those who
retain and cherish their illusions, not of those who have irretrievably lost them" byRodney Gallopin 1936. A related
form are theguitarradasof the 1920s and 30s, best known forDr. Antonio Menanoand a group of virtuoso musicians
he formed, includingArtur ParedesandJos Joaquim Cavalheiro.Student fado, performed by students at
Coimbra University, have maintained a tradition since it was pioneered in the 1890s byAugusto Hilrio.
Starting in 1939 with the career ofAmlia Rodrigues, fado was an internationally popular genre. A singer and film
actress, Rodrigues made numerous stylistic innovations that have made her probably the most influential fadista of all
time.
A new generation of young musicians have contributed to the social and political revival of fado music, adapting and
blending it with new trends. Contemporary fado musicians likeMariza,MsiaandCamanhave introduced the music
to a new public. The sensuality of Misia and other femalefadistas(fado singers) likeMaria Ana Bobone,Cuca Roseta,
Cristina Branco,Ana Moura,Katia Guerreiro, and Mariza has walked the fine line between carrying on the tradition of
Amlia Rodriguesand trying to bring in a new audience.MsiaandCarlos do Carmoare also well known fado singers.
Ricardo RibeiroandMiguel Capuchoare one of the best male fado singers of the new generation.
It was included in theUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listsin 2011.[1]
CULTURE OF
PORTUGAL
OVERVIEW
The Portuguese participate in many cultural activities, indulging their appreciation of art, music, drama, and dance. Portugal
has a rich traditionalfolklore(Ranchos Folclricos), with great regional variety. Many cities and towns have a museum and a
collection of ancient monuments and buildings. Many towns have at least a cinema, some venues to listen to music and
locations to see arts and crafts. In the larger cities visits to the theatre, concerts or galleries of modern exhibitions are
popular, and Portugal can boast not only international-scale venues inLisbon,Porto,Braga,GuimaresandCoimbrabut also
many acclaimed artists from various disciplines. The importance of the arts is illustrated by the fact that on the death of
Amlia Rodrigues, the "Queen of Fado" (fadois Portugal's national music) in October 1999, three days of national mourning
was declared. In 1998,Jos Saramago, one of Portugal's well-known writers, was awarded theNobel Prizefor literature.
Lisbon (1994), Porto (2001) and Guimares (2012) were all designatedEuropean Capitals of Culture, contributing to a current
renaissance in artistic creation, and in 2004 Portugal hosted theEuropean football finalsin specially constructed stadiums.
In smaller towns and villages, cultural activity may revolve around local folklore, with musical groups performing traditional
dance and song. Local festivities are very popular during the summer season in all kinds of localities ranging from villages to
cities, as well asbeachholidays from July to September. Portuguese people in almost all major towns and the cities like to
know their places which are generally well equipped with modern facilities and offer a wide variety of attractions ranging
from shops and stores of the most renowned brands to cinemas, restaurants and hypermarkets.Cafculture is also regarded
as an important cultural feature of the Portuguese. As the most popular sport,footballevents involving major Portuguese
teams are always widely followed with great enthusiasm. There are a number ofbullringsin Portugal, although the passion
forbullfightingvaries from region to region.
FOLK DANCE

Folk dancesinclude:Circle dance,Fandango(of theRibatejoregion),

Two Steps Waltz,Schottische(Chotia),Corridinho(of theAlgarveandEstremadura
regions),Vira(of theMinhoregion),Bailarico, Vareirinha, Malho, Vareira, Maneio,
Vira de Cruz, Vira Solto, Vira de Macieira, Sapatinho, Tau-Tau, Ciranda, Z que
Fumas, Regadinho, O Pedreiro and Ti Taritatu. There are also variations of these
dances called the Chamarita in the Azores. Dance apparel is highly varied, ranging
from work clothes to the Sunday best, with rich distinguished from the poor.
Thats All
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