Tapping The Sounds Of Portugal

Betto Arcos is a frequent guest on weekends on All Things Considered. He’s a world-music DJ for KPFK in Lost Angeles, but he travels all over the place in search of cool music. Arcos recently returned from Portugal with a stack of music to share with NPR’s Arun Rath, including a song by someone he considers to be the Frank Sinatra of fado. Hear the conversation at the audio link, and check out the music below.

Tapping The Sounds Of Portugal

Gisela João
Album: Gisela João
Song: Maldição

Learn more about this release on Gisela João’s website.

Carlos do Carmo & Carminho
Album: Fado É Amor
Song: Lisboa Oxalá

Ricardo Parreira
Album: Nas Veias De Uma Guitarra
Song: Dança Da Aldeia

Marco Rodrigues
Album: EntreTanto
Song: Do Chiado ao Bairro Alto