Carlos Paredes: Biography

Carlos Paredes
Born:
Feb 16, 1925 in Coimbra, Portugal

Died:
Jul 23, 2004 in Lisbon, Portugal

Genres:
Music, World & International Music, World Music By Country, Classical Music

Decades Active:
1960's|1970's


Artistic Quality
Low
Cultural Impact
Low



The Portuguese guitar is a 12-string instrument with double courses (string pairs) and a small body, similar in tone to the mandolin or Greek bouzouki. Its penetrating sound is championed by Carlos Paredes, a sensitive, even shy performer who balances tradition and spontaneous invention. His original approach was likened to the freshness of Ornette Coleman by bassist Charlie Haden, who is himself a minor cultural hero in Portugal.

- Myles Boisen, All Music Guide

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