CD Fado Lisbon Coimbra 1926-1931 Vintage Portuguese Music Traditional Sounds

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Description

Fado music audio CD titled "Fado Lisboa-Coimbra 1926-1931," presented in a standard clear jewel case. The front of the case features a color jacket, illustrated with a vintage sepia-toned photograph depicting an urban street with trams and historic buildings, typical of Portugal in the 1920s-1930s. The main inscriptions are in red and yellow letters: "FADO", "LISBOA-COIMBRA", "1926-1931".

Several distinctions and awards are visible on the jacket, including "ffff" Télérama stickers, a 4-star Music rating, and the mention "R10 Répertoire". These elements attest to the critical recognition of this collection of traditional Portuguese music.

The CD is published by the "Frémeaux & Associés" label, whose logo is clearly printed on the bottom right of the jacket. The graphic design is inspired by a vintage aesthetic, faithful to the period depicted, with an archival photograph and retro typography.

The visible front of the case shows no obvious chips or scratches on the photo, and the inner jacket is well-centered, with no apparent signs of moisture or discoloration. The visible edges and corners of the case appear to be in good general condition.

The item is a physical music medium, audio CD format, dedicated to Fado, an emblematic genre of Portuguese culture, specifically the traditions of Lisbon and Coimbra. This disc offers historical recordings covering the period from 1926 to 1931, a pivotal period for the development of urban Fado.

Condition

This CD is a used item and is sold as is.

Did you know? Fado, inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2011, is a Portuguese musical style that originated in the 19th century in Lisbon. The historical recordings gathered on this CD bear witness to the first great voices of urban Fado, at a time when this genre was spreading from popular neighborhoods to national and international recognition.

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