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Of remote origins, 'Fado' means fate translated into music. It's "Fatum", the certainty of existence itself, of suffering or happiness that are life's driving force. It is not always sad, noble or popular. Written in free four line stanzas, based on a story or passion, or simply putting a poem to song, accompanied by the 12-string Portuguese guitar and the classic guitar, it certainly portrays a state of the soul. In the 'Fado' of Coimbra, sung by students wrapped in black capes, one can hear the troubadour origins whereas the 'Fado' of Lisbon has a more audacious tone of despair. 'Fado' can be heard not only in the twilight of the more typical neighborhoods of Lisbon, such as Alfama or Bairro Alto, but also in many other parts of the country. |
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Tudo isto e fado |
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Impossible to put into words, the 'fado' is not only felt by those who sing it or understand its meaning. Even if you don't understand or speak the language, you'll be drawn by the melody and voice.
"Façam o favor de chorar por mim" Amália Rodrigues // 1920 - 1999 |
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Fado in Lisbon
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| GLX is now offering to those who visit Lisbon, the possibility to know more about FADO. We, from the 1st of October, have guided tours in Lisbon concerning this subject, visiting the places and tastes of this kind of music. |
Tour + Dinner (Adult):
8000$00
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| This tours are avaiable except on mondays and on the 1st of January, 1st of May and the 25th of December. Entraces in museums and other activities are included. Different from the other tours by GLX, these starts at 0600 pm, till 1100 pm, if dinner included. |
Tour + Dinner (Children-till 14 years):
6500$00
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| Thanks for choosing us, we give our best to show Lisbon and it´s culture. |
Tour: 4500$00
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