Hello Language Lovers! Welcome back to a new episode of Speaking Tongues. This week, we're thrilled to have this conversation about Fado music and European Portuguese language with Cordeone, a multi-instrumentalist who began his musical journey at the tender age of nine. Cordeone's impressive repertoire includes the accordion, piano, classic guitar, Portuguese guitar, Brazilian percussion, drums, and bass. By 18, he had embarked on a professional music career, collaborating with artists across North and South America, the EU, and Africa. Today, he joins us to share his fascinating linguistic and musical adventures.

In this episode, we discuss:

🇵🇹🇫🇷 Cordeone’’s bilingual upbringing in a Portuguese family in France, and how he navigated speaking both languages.

🇵🇹 The nuances of Portuguese dialects, including the differences between countryside Portuguese and Lisbon city Portuguese.

🇵🇹 The journey of reacquiring and refining his Portuguese language skills, especially through his passion for fado music.

🇵🇹 The influence of other languages on modern Portuguese, with slang phrases that come from Angola and Brazil

🇵🇹 The rich culture of Portugal, from the welcoming nature of its people to its diverse culinary delights.

🇵🇹 The distinct characteristics of fado music, its emotional depth, and the integral role of the Portuguese guitar.

🇵🇹 The evolution of fado, from traditional forms to contemporary expressions, and Cordeone’s personal contributions to the genre.

🇵🇹 The unique traditions within fado performances, including the playful, competitive exchanges between singers.

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