Chico Gouveia – Moda Velha (Tradisom, 2016)
Guitarist Chico Gouveia showcases one of Portugal’s beautiful musical instruments, the viola braguesa (Braguesa guitar), from northwestern Portugal. Gouveia has researched this traditional guitar and plays it old style, using traditional techniques and the oldest pitch he could find.
It’s a delightful album featuring original works by Chico Gouveia along with two traditional pieces. Gouveia also played all the instruments, combining one or more violas braguesas with classical guitars, bass, percussion and castanets.
The album includes a booklet with fascinating notes in Portuguese and English about the musical pieces history of the viola braguesa.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
