Fado ao Centro
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MAR
27
2022
Hamburg, Germany
Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Kleiner Saal
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MAR
26
2022
Schoneberg, Germany
Apostel-Paulus-Kirche
I Was There
MAR
25
2022
Leipzig, Germany
Ev.-reformierte Kirche
I Was There
MAR
24
2022
Dresden, Germany
Ev.-Luth. Lukaskirche
I Was There
MAR
17
2022
Hannover, Germany
Markuskirche Hannover
I Was There
MAR
21
2021
Hamburg, Germany
Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Kleiner Saal
I Was There
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About Fado ao Centro
Coimbra fado is a unique and powerful style of music and song. Unlike Lisbon fado, which is sung by mainly women, the voices of Coimbra fado are exclusively male and most belong to current or former students of Coimbra’s prestigious university. The university connection is reinforced by the singers and the accompanying guitarists wearing the traditional black capes that are synonymous with student life.
Coimbra’s students have been in the habit of singing in the city streets since the 16th century, their voices breaking the silence of the night with serenades and ballads. Fado became popular in Lisbon in the 19th century and was brought to our city by the students who came to study here. This new form of music was quickly adopted and adapted in Coimbra. Over time, the core elements of classical guitar, Portuguese guitar and vocals evolved into a different version of fado which incorporates traditional musical influences introduced by students from various regions of Portugal.
FADO AO CENTRO
Was created in 2011 with the explicit intention to continue and to get deeper into this 150th year old musical tradition, essentially by presenting new self-authored songs and renew the traditional repertoire. Thus, the aim is to develop empathy with the audience, by reaching into traditional imagery, while at the same time framing the novel refreshing approaches found within the current music scene of Coimbra and Portugal.
Although Coimbra fado originated in the cobbled streets of the city, it is also performed and enjoyed indoors on a daily basis at "Casa Fado ao Centro" by passionate and talented musicians, all of whom are current and former students of Coimbra University. Their genuine love of fado is portrayed through their music which penetrates the heart and soul of the audience, even if they don’t understand a word of Portuguese.
Fado ao Centro can be translated as “fado in the centre” or “fado to the centre”. Their love of fado is so strong that they want to share it with others, be they fellow musicians and academics, local fans who enjoy allowing themselves to be transported by the emotions aroused by the songs, or curious visitors who may never even have heard of Coimbra fado.
Coimbra’s students have been in the habit of singing in the city streets since the 16th century, their voices breaking the silence of the night with serenades and ballads. Fado became popular in Lisbon in the 19th century and was brought to our city by the students who came to study here. This new form of music was quickly adopted and adapted in Coimbra. Over time, the core elements of classical guitar, Portuguese guitar and vocals evolved into a different version of fado which incorporates traditional musical influences introduced by students from various regions of Portugal.
FADO AO CENTRO
Was created in 2011 with the explicit intention to continue and to get deeper into this 150th year old musical tradition, essentially by presenting new self-authored songs and renew the traditional repertoire. Thus, the aim is to develop empathy with the audience, by reaching into traditional imagery, while at the same time framing the novel refreshing approaches found within the current music scene of Coimbra and Portugal.
Although Coimbra fado originated in the cobbled streets of the city, it is also performed and enjoyed indoors on a daily basis at "Casa Fado ao Centro" by passionate and talented musicians, all of whom are current and former students of Coimbra University. Their genuine love of fado is portrayed through their music which penetrates the heart and soul of the audience, even if they don’t understand a word of Portuguese.
Fado ao Centro can be translated as “fado in the centre” or “fado to the centre”. Their love of fado is so strong that they want to share it with others, be they fellow musicians and academics, local fans who enjoy allowing themselves to be transported by the emotions aroused by the songs, or curious visitors who may never even have heard of Coimbra fado.
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Genres:
Fado, Fado De Coimbra, Portuguese
Band Members:
João Farinha, Luis Barroso, Hugo Gamboias, Luís Barroso, Luís Carlos Santos, Hugo Martins
Hometown:
Coimbra, Portugal
No upcoming shows
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Similar Artists On Tour
concerts and tour dates
Past
MAR
27
2022
Hamburg, Germany
Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Kleiner Saal
I Was There
MAR
26
2022
Schoneberg, Germany
Apostel-Paulus-Kirche
I Was There
MAR
25
2022
Leipzig, Germany
Ev.-reformierte Kirche
I Was There
MAR
24
2022
Dresden, Germany
Ev.-Luth. Lukaskirche
I Was There
MAR
17
2022
Hannover, Germany
Markuskirche Hannover
I Was There
MAR
21
2021
Hamburg, Germany
Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Kleiner Saal
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Fado ao Centro
Coimbra fado is a unique and powerful style of music and song. Unlike Lisbon fado, which is sung by mainly women, the voices of Coimbra fado are exclusively male and most belong to current or former students of Coimbra’s prestigious university. The university connection is reinforced by the singers and the accompanying guitarists wearing the traditional black capes that are synonymous with student life.
Coimbra’s students have been in the habit of singing in the city streets since the 16th century, their voices breaking the silence of the night with serenades and ballads. Fado became popular in Lisbon in the 19th century and was brought to our city by the students who came to study here. This new form of music was quickly adopted and adapted in Coimbra. Over time, the core elements of classical guitar, Portuguese guitar and vocals evolved into a different version of fado which incorporates traditional musical influences introduced by students from various regions of Portugal.
FADO AO CENTRO
Was created in 2011 with the explicit intention to continue and to get deeper into this 150th year old musical tradition, essentially by presenting new self-authored songs and renew the traditional repertoire. Thus, the aim is to develop empathy with the audience, by reaching into traditional imagery, while at the same time framing the novel refreshing approaches found within the current music scene of Coimbra and Portugal.
Although Coimbra fado originated in the cobbled streets of the city, it is also performed and enjoyed indoors on a daily basis at "Casa Fado ao Centro" by passionate and talented musicians, all of whom are current and former students of Coimbra University. Their genuine love of fado is portrayed through their music which penetrates the heart and soul of the audience, even if they don’t understand a word of Portuguese.
Fado ao Centro can be translated as “fado in the centre” or “fado to the centre”. Their love of fado is so strong that they want to share it with others, be they fellow musicians and academics, local fans who enjoy allowing themselves to be transported by the emotions aroused by the songs, or curious visitors who may never even have heard of Coimbra fado.
Coimbra’s students have been in the habit of singing in the city streets since the 16th century, their voices breaking the silence of the night with serenades and ballads. Fado became popular in Lisbon in the 19th century and was brought to our city by the students who came to study here. This new form of music was quickly adopted and adapted in Coimbra. Over time, the core elements of classical guitar, Portuguese guitar and vocals evolved into a different version of fado which incorporates traditional musical influences introduced by students from various regions of Portugal.
FADO AO CENTRO
Was created in 2011 with the explicit intention to continue and to get deeper into this 150th year old musical tradition, essentially by presenting new self-authored songs and renew the traditional repertoire. Thus, the aim is to develop empathy with the audience, by reaching into traditional imagery, while at the same time framing the novel refreshing approaches found within the current music scene of Coimbra and Portugal.
Although Coimbra fado originated in the cobbled streets of the city, it is also performed and enjoyed indoors on a daily basis at "Casa Fado ao Centro" by passionate and talented musicians, all of whom are current and former students of Coimbra University. Their genuine love of fado is portrayed through their music which penetrates the heart and soul of the audience, even if they don’t understand a word of Portuguese.
Fado ao Centro can be translated as “fado in the centre” or “fado to the centre”. Their love of fado is so strong that they want to share it with others, be they fellow musicians and academics, local fans who enjoy allowing themselves to be transported by the emotions aroused by the songs, or curious visitors who may never even have heard of Coimbra fado.
Show More
Genres:
Fado, Fado De Coimbra, Portuguese
Band Members:
João Farinha, Luis Barroso, Hugo Gamboias, Luís Barroso, Luís Carlos Santos, Hugo Martins
Hometown:
Coimbra, Portugal
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