Coisas do arco da velha

by Banda do Casaco

Coisas do arco da velha cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1976
  • Label: Orfeu
  • Country: Portugal
  • Length: 43:16
  • Community rating: 3.93/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Nuno Rodrigues, Ant贸nio Avelar De Pinho

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A vital release in the Portuguese progressive folk movement, blending deeply rooted rural folklore with surreal, psychedelic arrangements. The ensemble utilizes traditional instruments and avant-garde song structures to craft a unique, highly theatrical exploration of national identity.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, folklore, progressive, Portuguese language, acoustic, folk, portuguese, experimental, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Morgadinha Dos Canibais (3:48)
  2. Ai M锚 Andr茅 (4:23)
  3. Romance De Branca-Fl么r (5:07)
  4. Rigolindo (1:31)
  5. Ol谩 Margarida (5:16)
  6. Canto De Amor E Trabalho (5:47)
  7. 脡 Triste N茫o Saber Ler (4:17)
  8. Virgolino Faz O Pino (3:45)
  9. A Mulher Do Regedor (2:44)
  10. Era Uma Vez Uma Velha (4:49)
  11. Cantiga D' Embalar Avozinhas (1:44)

Credits

  • Banda do Casaco - primary artist, arranged by
  • Armindo Neves - arranged by [strings], featuring
  • Mike Sergeant - arranged by [strings], directed by [strings]
  • Jos茅 A. Oliveira - cover
  • Daphne - featuring
  • J煤lio Patroc铆nio - featuring
  • Celso Carvalho - performer
  • C芒ndida Branca Flor - performer
  • Traditional - Written-By

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