Rodrigo Costa F?lix is one of the greatest references of Fado of his generation. Professional for over 20 years, he has a way of performing that is distinguished by elegance, sobriety and maturity. On "Tempo" Rodrigo definitely takes his lyricist side by signing 6 of the 12 original themes. The rest are by contemporary poets such as Tiago Torres da Silva, Vasco Gato or Jos? Fialho Gouveia. Basically based on traditional Fados, it also brings new melodies by Pedro J?ia, Tiago Machado, Luiz Caracol or Rog?rio Charraz. The vocal and instrumental tradition of the fatalistic, painfully nostalgic fado stretches back to Portugal's days as seafaring power, but it culminated in the mid-20th century with the immensely gifted?and nearly as beloved?Am?lia Rodrigues. Post-Am?lia, traditional fado singers sometimes run the risk of being an indulged set of historical reenactors, but the young F?lix sidesteps that by focusing on the minute nuances of his song, helped by extremely sympathetic instrumentalists.
Tracks:
1. A Sangue Frio
2. Enganos
3. Lisboa E Assim
4. mais Que Tu
5. Nao Digas Nada
6. Obscura Sina
7. Pra la De Cada Beijo
8. Redondilha
9. Sem Fin
10. Tempo
11. Vieste Tarde
12. Terra Nossa
