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Written in Folk Roots issue 161, 1996

AS CAMPONESAS DE CASTRO VERDE
Vozes Das Terras Brancas
EMI Terra 7243 8 36121 2 3 (1996)

OS CAMPONESES DE PIAS
O Cante Na Margem Esquerda
EMI Terra 7243 8 36120 2 4 (1996)

More glimpses of Portugal’s traditional riches sneak out despite the apparent reluctance of the country’s major label to publicise in our direction (these and other good stuff came via Portuguese journalist Luís Rei). Two unaccompanied vocal groups from the region of Alentejo, the Castro Verde group consisting of women and that from Pias of men. Both have that rich, grainy, vibrant sound of southern European harmony, led by characterful solo voices.


© 1996 Andrew Cronshaw
 

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