swag said:
Aye. There's a definite sitar-like quality to it... and here I was thinking it was a Brazilian.

swag said:
Some. The occasional Amália Rodrigues and some of her modern contemporaries. I once saw Mariza perform live here ... that was a really good show.
But Fado for me is a little like reggae: it's really good for a few songs, but after that it makes me stupid (sorry, Jack
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The classic contrast between the Portuguese and the Brazilians is evident in their national music. The Portuguese are dark, forlorn, and all dramatic, and the Brazilians want to party with their clothes off. My wife says she wishes she grew up in a Brazilian family instead.
But Fado for me is a little like reggae: it's really good for a few songs, but after that it makes me stupid (sorry, Jack
The classic contrast between the Portuguese and the Brazilians is evident in their national music. The Portuguese are dark, forlorn, and all dramatic, and the Brazilians want to party with their clothes off. My wife says she wishes she grew up in a Brazilian family instead.

