About Coimbra fado
Coimbra fado is a music genre that emerged in Portugal in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of fado.
From Wikipedia
Coimbra fado (Portuguese: Fado de Coimbra) is a genre of fado originating in the city of Coimbra, Portugal. While adopted by students at the University of Coimbra, and sometimes known as student fado (fado de estudante), it is usually considered the typical music of Coimbra itself. Developed from the Iberian lyric style of trovadorismo popular during the Middle Ages, the genre shares roots with Occitan troubadors.
Performed with the traditional Guitarra de Coimbra (a kind of Portuguese guitar originating in Coimbra), a modified version of Lisbon's fado guitar allegedly created by Artur Paredes, it is usually accompanied by classic acoustic guitar and male voices.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Coimbra fado?
Coimbra fado is a music genre that emerged in Portugal in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of fado.
Where and when did Coimbra fado originate?
Coimbra fado originated in Portugal in the 1920s.