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Amalia in Italia

Amália Rodrigues · 1974

34 min · 12 tracks

A lush blend of fado and Italian balladry that captures the heartache and beauty of love.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • heartfelt expressions of longing
  • for intimate gatherings
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced energy
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1974, 'Amalia in Italia' was Amália Rodrigues's exploration of Italian music styles, following her earlier success as a fado singer. This album came at a time when Rodrigues was solidifying her international presence, having already gained acclaim for her contributions to Portuguese music. It marked a significant moment as she bridged cultural gaps through her art.
Stylistic neighbors
Mariza· Carlos do Carmo· Ana Moura

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nós as meninhas 2:01
  • 2 Mio amor, mio amor (Meu limao de amargura) 3:34
  • 3 Maremma 2:55
  • 4 Coimbra 1:50
  • 5 Canzone per te 3:18
  • 6 Il cuore rosso di Maria 3:22
  • 7 É ou não é 2:03
  • 8 La casa in via del campo (Vou dar de beber à dor) 2:30
  • 9 Ay che negra (Barco negro) 4:10
  • 10 Amor dammi quel fazzolettino 2:27
  • 11 Il mare è amico mio (La mer est mon amie) 3:21
  • 12 La tramontana 2:48

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