Artist.......: Mariza
Album........: Terra
Label........: EMI Music Portugal
Genre........: Ethnic
Catnr........: 50999 2 29423 2 6
source.......: CDDA
rip.date.....: Jun-30-2008
str.date.....: Jun-30-2008
quality......: VBR/44,1Hz/Joint-Stereo
Url..........: www.mariza.com
track title time
01. Jß me deixou 03:49
02. Minh'alma 04:04
03. Rosa branca 02:47
04. Recurso 03:07
05. Beijo de saudade 04:17
06. Vozes do mar 03:56
07. Fronteira 02:48
08. Alfama 04:02
09. Tasco da Mouraria 04:30
10. Alma de vento 04:01
11. Se eu mandasse nas palavras 03:22
12. As guitarras 04:16
13. Pequenas verdades 03:08
14. Morada aberta 03:59
Runtime 52:06 min
Size 64,8 MB
Release Notes:
About the artist ...
Mariza began singing fado as a child, before she
could read. Her father sketched out little cartoon
stories to help her remember the lyrics. At the age
of five, she would join in the spontaneous singing
at her parent's restaurant in Mouraria, one of
LisbonÆs most traditional neighborhoods. Mariza was
born in Mozambique, but her family moved to
Portugal when she was a baby, giving her plenty of
time to get immersed directly in the "Fado Houses"
where singing is part of everyday life. "They all
stand on emotions", says Mariza, "Fado is an
emotional kind of music full of passion, sorrow,
jealousy, grief, and often satire."
Mariza walks the fine line necessary to both
genuinely carry the fado's tradition and bring it
freshness for today. Her performance style captures
the raw emotion that characterizes the genre, but
with her own personal twist. Mariza is a performer
who has it all - charisma, stunning looks, a voice
to die for and shows that deal in musical passion
and drama. With her heart breaking voice, she
performs with graceful, dramatic gestures, leaving
slender wistful notes hanging in the air. If you
cannot understand Portuguese, there is no problem.
The way she sings fado communicates directly to the
soul and the emotions, tugging at the heart with a
performance that speaks of longing, love and
nostalgia.
Supported by her impressive acoustic trio, her
voice is a gorgeous, evocative instrument and
Mariza sings with bravura and power. "This isn't an
image! It's me! I like my hair like this... there's
no rule that says all fadistas have to have black
hair..." says Mariza, "And I like to see beautiful
clothes and make-up on stage... I just do what I
would like to see..."
About the album ...
The buzz is out: Mariza has a new album coming up
named Terra (EMI/World Connection). Some of us had
the privilege of already hearing a few songs and
Terra is a genuine gem.
The music on Terra has a jazzy touch and also
embraces Flamenco but above all, it contains as
much Fado as you can possibly get.
Guests on the album are, amongst others, singer
Concha Buika ( Pequenas Verdades), pianist Chucho
Valdes ( As Guitarras) & singer Tito Paris ( Beijo
de suadade).
The album was produced by Javier Limon. More Info
about it check http://www.myspace.com/fadomariza.
Enjoy it and remember ... if you like it, buy it !