We had a wonderful night out! The music, food and people were fantastic. It was an honour for all of us
to meet and hear Celeste sing. Please pass on my email so that we can remain in touch. Laura, Ireland
Dec 2006
Highlights were ...
our dinner and fado night out. Kathi & Bob, Canada
Dec 2006
"A shawl, a guitar, a voice and heartfelt emotion. These are the ingredients of Fado, the celebrated form of
world music that captures what it is to be Portuguese."
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Experience fado as only a few privileged Portuguese ever do . . .
via backstreet fado houses and insider knowledge shared by your private guide (and neighbor), whose qualifications
include being a member of Portugal's most famous fado family!
Enjoy a leisurely meal and drinks at one, or more, of Lisbon's fado houses
while learning firsthand about the different fado styles, instruments, emotions and performers.
Interested in this special "cultural immersion" experience? Email Deb to schedule your visit
(Monday-Saturday evenings recommended, with Monday usually presenting an opportunity to hear Celeste):
Or call
+351 91-346-4517
Want to do some homework? Follow these links to brush up on your knowledge of Amália Rodrigues
and her sister,
Celeste Rodrigues, and listen to their Amazon music clips
via the links, below. In Portuguese: CelesteRodrigues.pt
Fado
8:30pm
Meet and taxi together to fado house
9-11:00pm
Dinner and fado
11:30-1:00ish
Visit second fado house, if desired, just as fado begins to come alive
During the evening, discussions may include fado styles, history, instruments,
past and present fado stars, CD recommendations for your personal fado collection, Portuguese foods, culture, etc. Translation
of some song lyrics will be provided, as appropriate. Note: silence is strictly observed while fado is sung.
PRICING:
€120 for 1-3 guests; €40 each additional person
(dinner/show/taxi not included)
Listen to Amazon music clips of the Rodrigues sisters
