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Portugese Fado

Presented by Open Spaces at The Village at Swope Park, Kansas City MO

Sep 22 - 23 2018

The program for this concert focuses on fado, a folk music that grew out of the streets and taverns of Lisbon in the 19th century and is characterized by mournful melodies and lyrics.

This Kansas City ensemble features musicians from the classical, jazz and folk communities. The program for this concert focuses on fado, a folk music that grew out of the streets and taverns of Lisbon in the 19th century and is characterized by mournful melodies and lyrics. Performing are Nathalie Pires (vocals), Beau Bledsoe (Portuguese guitar), Jordan Shipley (guitars), Jeff Harshbarger (bass), Michael McClintock (guitars, Cuban tres), and Brandon Draper (percussion).