A few weeks ago I left you here,
and promised to return, this is why!
A few years ago I heard about Fado on a travel documentary programme and was intrigued. Travelling to Portugal, I hoped to hear some. In my previous post I’d been wandering around Tavira and found the Igreja da Misericordia by accident. The custodian at the Igreja told me there would be a performance that afternoon for a mere five euros.
We arrived in good time and the custodian gave us the best seats, she was expecting a German coach party, so before the onslaught there was time to take photos.
The audience assembled and waiting to be entertained.
The Portuguese guitarist was superb,
Then Sara Goncalves began singing, the moment the first note came from between her lips I was hooked. Her voice was so powerful and passionate I could only stare, amazed and totally entranced.
I have no idea how such music could come from such a young woman.
Apologies, I’m going to add my second youtube this week, only my third ever. Watch from around 14 minutes in, I think it has to be experienced live, but try to imagine Sara’s voice echoing around the Igreja. I learnt a bit later that Fado com Historia are based just around the corner, but I think the acoustics in the church were about as good as it gets.
Lucid Gypsy 
What a wonderful experience to have. The acoustics in a church are always fabulous.
For some reason I just find this post very soothing 😊
Well that’s good to know!
🙂
I like her singing with the guitars. Very nice. Adding the Youtube was a good idea.
We just had a very short stay in Portugal (cruise ship), but just couldn’t work Fado in … 😦 …. but I wanted to.
Ahh I hope you get to return to experience it!
I loved listening to Fado when I was in Lisbon, Gilly. Thanks for including the YouTube clip; it was lovely to hear it again! I’m sure it was a wonderful experience! 🙂
Loved listening to Sara. That must have been a real treat for you all. 🙂
Her voice is clear as a bell, isn’t it? I’ve heard her sing too, Gilly. Music in the Churches is a regular Saturday evening feature. I really like Teresa who sings at Fado com Historia too (can’t remember her surname but it’s in my blog somewhere 🙂 )
Brilliant acoustics for the guitars and voice.. I and some friends tried it once many years ago…
You got some excellent photos here Gilly, considering it is indoors. I love the guitars, but not keen on the singing, a bit too mournful for me, but how nice for you to come across the concert like that.
Great!
We managed a Fado concert in Lisbon on a long ago trip and loved it, but the venue wasn’t half as atmospheric. Thanks for the video Gilly. Sara is fabulous. Lucky you 🙂