The Portuguese guitar is a 12-string instrument with double courses (string pairs) and a small body, similar in tone to the mandolin or Greek bouzouki. Its penetrating sound is championed by Carlos Paredes, a sensitive, even shy performer who balances tradition and spontaneous invention. His original approach was likened to the freshness of... [+] Read More

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Portuguese fado singer Misia debuted in 1991 with a self-titled LP for EMI; signing to BMG, she resurfaced in 1994 with Misii Fado, followed in 1995 by Tanto Menos Tanto Mais. Garros dos Sentidos, a major hit throughout Europe, earned her first proper American release in 1998. Paixoes Diagonais followed a year later. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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