The Portuguese singer and guitarist Fernando Lameirinhas, who lives in the Netherlands, has again made an album of class with Alegria Do Triste. The title means Joy of Sadness in Dutch and that aptly sketches the nostalgic atmosphere of Lameirinhas' music style; a personal approach to Portuguese fado and blues, influenced by jazz, Cape Verdian morna, Brazilian chorinho and samba cançao. Lameirinhas
… writes and composes all the songs himself. The CD is a reflection of Lameirinhas' theater program, in which he takes his audience to the Portugal of today and his youth, to his memories and dreams. In addition to his regular quintet, many international guest musicians also contributed, including Frank Boeijen on Sozinho. A compelling poetic album full of wisdom and feeling. (SvdP)more
