Alfama Blues

[Dirk Van der Herten]

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There are probably few places where fado, a bluesy type of Portuguese popular music, is sung in a better way than in Lisbon.

 

They say that the essence of the fado is the quality of saudade, a word that does not readily translate into other languages.

The difficulty stems from the fact that the word saudade expresses a range of emotions – loneliness, melancholy, longing, even a fatalistic view of loss.

Although some can also be joyful songs.

It is almost superfluous to mention that listening to good fados in good company during a nice dinner, can result in an unforgettable evening.

 

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[gverdon]

Dirk, I especially like the first one: interesting angle, good expression, motion... I can hear what you saw and see what you heared.

Next time, try to convince José to go in Coimbra for a different fado...

 

Gérald

 

P.-S. My thoughts to Noriko

[jmr]

Dirk,

 

good series, nicely understated - looks like you had a fine night.

[jotam]

Yes, Dirk!

You did it!

If I had to choose one, it would be nr.4.

Is there more? I want to see more! :-)

I think Gérald is right about Coimbra... Another kind of fado, though.

 

Cheers,

José

[Dirk Van der Herten]

Gérald, John and José,

Thank you for looking and commenting.

It was a fine night indeed, John, even with a moderate quantity of wine.

The fado estudiante? Who knows we'd catch the examinations blues.

OK, here are some more for you, José.

Best,

Dirk

PS. I'll pass the message to Noriko, Gérald.

 

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[martinop]

Interesting series. My personal favorites are #1 and #3.

[jotam]

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Thank you, Dirk.

B&W would be also superb, I guess.

[wbesz]

#5 would be my pick.

[samwells]

Lovely series...I very much like the muted colors, sort of hovering between color and b&w.

cheers:

Sam

[Dirk Van der Herten]

Paul, William, José and Sam,

I appreciated your input, thank you very much.

Dirk.

[skrohmer]

Thanks a lot for sharing these photos! I was there in June, it was great. I'm glad to see photos of the people in the little restaurant where I spent a very nice evening! :)

 

Here are my impressions:

 

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Stefan

[Dirk Van der Herten]

There are so many fado places, what a remarkable coincidence.

Indeed an authentic place one does not forget easily.

Thank you for sharing your photos, Stefan, really interesting.

Dirk