Carminho is Portugal's brightest new star. Her first album, 'Fado',
was a burning statement of intent from the 25-year-old, who realised
after attending university and travelling the globe that singing the
music of her homeland was her calling in life. It went on to be named
the best album of 2011 by Songlines.
Her new album, 'Alma' (Portuguese for 'soul'), was released in March
2012 and portrays a woman growing in spirit as well as talent. It
combines traditional fado songs resurrected from the dusty tavernas of
old with her own music and new arrangements of the work of Brazilian
greats such as Fernanda Maria and Vinicius de Moraes.
Carminho's voice soars over quintessential Portuguese and acoustic Spanish guitars. 'Carminho
has a voice both beautifully translucent and stunning in its emotional
charge... it's impossible not to break when in the presence of this
remarkable performer.' Songlines
13 November 2012, 7:45pm
Purcell Room
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX
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