A definitive view of Portuguese fado including 26 great songs arranged for voice and guitar, with a unique CD containing classic recordings of every song, performed by the original artists! Donald Cohen's text provides a fascinating introduction to the sounds and traditions of this soulful urban folk music form. Complete with background notes to each song and full Portuguese lyrics with English translations, Fado Portugues makes getting to know the 'songs from the soul of Portugal' a delightful reading and listening experience. Book jacket.