''Criolinha'' is an album by the Cape Verdean musician
Fantcha
Fantcha (born Francelina Durão Almeida on October 14, 1956) is a Cape Verdean singer.
Biography
Fantcha was born as Francelina Durão Almeida in chã De Alecrim on São Vicente, Cape Verde, São Vicente Island, Cape Verde. She grew up singin ...
. It was released in the United States in 1998. The album is primarily a collection of
coladeira songs, although it includes a few
mornas. Fantcha supported the album with a North American tour.
Production
Members of
Césaria Évora's musical groups backed Fantcha; Évora had been a friend and instructor.
''Criolinha'' was produced by
Bau, who also played on the album.
[ Fantcha sang in what she described as "Creole" Portuguese.
]
Critical reception
''JazzTimes
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Coverage
After a decade ...
'' wrote that "Fantcha’s fine vocals are nicely wrapped in production textures that manage to be both slick and raw, with the fanciful saloon pianisms and multiguitar Gypsy flourish of Evora’s recordings."Newsday
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'' determined that, "with its principally acoustic instrumentation, ''Criolinha'' succeeds in creating an ambiance that seems rooted in tradition without feeling old-fashioned."
''Rolling Stone
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The magazine was first known fo ...
'' stated that Fantcha "intones brokenhearted ballads in Creole-Portuguese while violins and clarinets longingly accompany her." The ''Chicago Tribune
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'' concluded that the album "has a fuller sound, a sometimes rougher beauty, and definitely a more danceable, swaying beat han Évora's work"
AllMusic
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wrote that "''Criolinha'' is a collection of sadly poignant and touching songs from a gifted vocalist refined with world-class tutelage."The Boston Globe
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'' labeled the album "a gorgeous collection that captures antcha'ssilky, insinuating voice."
Track listing
References
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Fantcha albums
1997 albums