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FADO! An Evening with Internationally nominated Artist: Ramana Vieira
Music aficionados in Maui will have a rare opportunity to see Ramana Vieira live. The audience will be immersed in an evening of rapturous rhythms, and the passionate stirrings of the Portuguese fado . Fado , which literally means fate or destiny, is the most widely recognized genre of Portuguese music, dating back to early 19 th century Lisboa . Traditionally, fados are dramatic ballads expressing love, loss and redemption. Vieira captivates her audience with the haunting laments of the old world classics which she has infused with innovative instrumentation, creative layers, and soaring vocals. The ensemble also performs American and World classics, as well as original compositions. In short: Sensual, Soul-Stirring World Music. The New York Times has recognized Ramana Vieira as an American at the forefront of the fado resurgence. Legendary fadista Amália Rodrigues popularized fado in the 20 century, but today it has witnessed a revival, and platinum-selling Portuguese th singers are selling out concert halls in the US. Vieira was born in San Leandro, California with the beat of Portuguese rhythms coursing through her veins. Her parents had immigrated to the United States from
Portugal, where her grandfather was a well-known musician and composer from Madeira Island. She grew up listening to American pop music, alongside traditional Portuguese music. During my childhood, I sang with my mother to Amália Rodgrigues and other fabulous fadistas that were part of her special record collection, said Vieira. Early in life, it was apparent that Vieira possessed exceptional musical talent and went on to study at The American Conservatory Theatre. But a spontaneous trip to Portugal shifted her professional vision and catalyzed an exploration deep into the world of fado. In Portugal, Vieira connected with her roots and found that fado ignited her spirit and set her soul aflame. She began to study intensively with local fado musicians and had the opportunity to perform. She was loved by her fans in Portugal; her authentic and individual style was refreshing and well-received. This journey of a lifetime, was what propelled Vieira to dedicate her life to her fado ; fate. Vieira has been described by Mundo Portugues newspaper as the New Voice of Portuguese World Music. Her original composition, Unido Para Amar, was played at the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Recently, United States Congressman Jim Costa expressly invited Vieira to perform for the president of the Azores, Portugal. Vieira has also headlined the largest Portuguese in the world and has three international nominations under her belt with the International Portuguese music awards.
Read this review: http://theworldmusicreport.com/2015/11/12/reviews/cd-reviews/ramana-vieira-fado-da-vida/
ABOUT RAMANA VIEIRA
Ramana Vieira has been described by Mundo Portugues newspaper as the "New Voice of Portuguese World Music." She has headlined the world's largest Portuguese festival, the New Bedford Portuguese Feast in Massachusetts, and performed at the 2010 Encontro Festival in Macau. One of her original songs, "Unido Para Amar," was played during the 2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Vieira was also chosen to sing for the 50th Grammy Awards special MusiCares benefit honoring Aretha Franklin, and was invited by United States Congressman Jim Costa to perform for the president of the Azores, alongside the internationally acclaimed guitarrista and artist Chico Avila.
The most widely recognized music of Portugal, fado is a passionate, soul-stirring music with soaring vocals and dramatic tales of love, loss and redemption. Legendary fadista Amália Rodrigues popularized fado in the 20th century, and it is once again enjoying considerable popularity today, thanks to platinum-selling Portuguese singers such as Ana Moura and Mariza. The New York Times has recognized Vieira as an American artist at the forefront of the fado resurgence. Traditionally, fado was music for voice and the guitarra Portuguesa, a 12-string guitar derived from a type of African lute. But as Larry Rohter of The New York Times has noted, "Conservatory-trained singer Ramana Vieira adds a New Age sensibility and instrumentation to the music with cello and drums."
Vieira's personal relationship to fado music lies deep in her family history. Her grandfather was a well-known musician and composer from Madeira Island, Portugal. She was born in San Leandro, California, to Portuguese immigrant parents, and was exposed to the voices of Portugal's past at a young age. "During my childhood, I sang with my mother to Amália Rodgrigues and other fabulous fadistas that were part of her special record collection," she remembers.
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LocationThe Coffee Attic (View)
59 Kanoa St.
Wailuku, HI 96793
United States
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