Cavaquinho à Portuguesa by Amadeu Magalhães
Cavaquinho à Portuguesa is an instrumental album dedicated to the sound of the Portuguese cavaquinho, exploring its expressive and timbral possibilities in a contemporary yet authentic approach. Each track showcases the instrument's rich sound, blending tradition and innovation, with carefully crafted arrangements that highlight the cavaquinho’s melodic and rhythmic beauty. This work serves as a tribute to Portuguese music and the vast potential of this small but remarkable instrument.
Tracklist
| 1. | Chula de Paus | 2:24 |
| 2. | Alecrim | 3:12 |
| 3. | Contradanças Beirãs | 3:04 |
| 4. | Mel | 3:06 |
| 5. | Ponto Final | 2:54 |
| 6. | Levada | 2:41 |
| 7. | 4Cordas | 2:47 |
| 8. | Bailados do Minho | 3:53 |
| 9. | Minuetos | 3:35 |
| 10. | Balada da Oliveira | 3:09 |
| 11. | Dança dos Pássaros | 3:02 |
Credits
Tracks 1, 2 and 3 are traditional, arranged and performed by Amadeu Magalhães.
Tracks 4, 5, 6 and 7 composed, arranged and performed by Amadeu Magalhães.
Track 8 composed by Anthero da Veiga, arranged and performed by Amadeu Magalhães.
Track 9 composed by Carlos Seixas, arranged and performed by Amadeu Magalhães.
Track 10 composed by Pedro Caldeira Cabral, arranged and performed by Amadeu Magalhães.
Track 11 composed by António Pinho Vargas, arranged and performed by Amadeu Magalhães.
Recorded, mixed, mastered and artwork by Amadeu Magalhães.
Photography by José Caldeira/TMP.
License
All rights reserved.
Amadeu Magalhães, born in 1969 in Dornelas, Boticas, is a Portuguese musician specializing in traditional instruments such as the cavaquinho, flute, and bagpipes. He began his career in 1990 with the group Realejo and has worked with artists like Dulce Pontes and José Cid.