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Released: 2000
Antologia
by Madredeus
The 3224th greatest album of all time
Antologia (2000) collects Madredeus' signature approach to modern Portuguese song, blending roots in fado and folk with ambient, new age-tinged arrangements. The material emphasizes Teresa Salgueiro's clear, plaintive voice supported by spare acoustic guitar, gentle string and keyboard textures, and restrained production that creates a melancholic, meditative atmosphere linking traditional melodies with a more contemporary, indie-leaning sensibility.
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