Postcard from Second Life.


Postcard from Second Life.

Casa do Fado :)
Fado (translated as destiny or fate) is a music genre which can be traced from the 1820s in Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins. In popular belief, Fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. However, in reality Fado is simply a form of song which can be about anything, but must follow a certain structure.

The music is usually linked to the Portuguese word saudade (that has no match in English but it could be understood as nostalgia felt while missing someone), a word describing a sentiment. Another similar English translation can be to pine for something or someone.

Cassandra of Azores (153, 181) - Jun 18, 2008 (79 days ago) by Naima Aya

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2 Responses to “Postcard from Second Life.

  1. ElectroescadaS Metall says:

    I don´t believe it, i´m in the photo… :)

  2. Naima Aya says:

    WooW yes hun

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