Others say that
it stems from the Brazilian slave music under the form of
Lundumn arriving in Portugal with the sailors returning
from long trips at sea. One of Amalia's songs "the Black
Boat" speaks of Senzala, a place where slaves were kept,
proof that the songs where not only linked to the sea but
also to the land where the slaves lived.
Another possibility
would be that Fado was created by the Middle Age minstrels
and jesters. Their love songs for women are very similar
to the Fado we know today.
Whatever the source,
Fado is Portugal's pride and joy, the national musical treasure
that runs in their blood. Even if you don't speak the language,
it's difficult not to be moved by the melody, voices and
performances expressing the most beautiful poems.
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