Mário Pacheco (not to be confused with Spaniard Mario Pacheco, owner and acclaimed producer of innovative flamenco label Nuevos Medios) is counted as one of Portugal’s best guitarra portuguesa players and is the composer to many hits for both Mariza and Misia.
Mario Pacheco?s guitar playing is the result of dedication, hard work and a special love of music and fado in particular, rooted in a family tradition. His fados are performed by Carlos Zel, Paulo Braganca, Paulo de Carvalho, Joana Amendoeira and Misia.
On the album and DVD A M?sica e a Guitarra (2007) the following special guests give their interpretation of his melodies: Mariza, Rodrigo Costa Felix, Ana Sofia Varela and Camane.
Discography:
Um Outro Olhar (PolyGram, 1993)
A Música E A Guitarra (EMI/World Connection, 2006)
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.
