ACONTECEU - ANA MOURA
Moura’s debut album, “Guarda-me a Nida Na Mao,” introduced this superb young fadista to world music fans, and her latest project amounts to a 20-song affirmation of her noteworthy debut. Portuguese fado is a genre that seemingly turns out one gorgeous voice after another, and Moura is the most recent sensation. Her supple, dusky alto is an enviable meeting of sensuality and dulcet clarity, while her grasp of this time-honored genre belies her relative youth. Make haste to cue up her captivating rendition of “Fado Menor,” as well as “Nada que Devas Saber,” “Dentro da Tempestade” and Jorge Fernando’s “Amor de Uma Noite.” Accompanied by Fernando, Jose Manuel Neto and Filipe Larsen, Moura delivers a world-class vocal performance, leaving no doubt that she’s an arresting presence in this challenging genre. Billboard
