Carlos Paredes, ComSE, (Portuguese pronunciation: [?ka?lu? p???ed??]; February 16, 1925 – July 23, 2004) was a virtuoso Portuguese guitar player and composer, born in Coimbra, son of the equally famous Artur Paredes. He is credited with being responsible for popularising the Portuguese Guitar.
Was a virtuoso of the 12-string Portuguese guitar, an instrument similar to the mandolin and bandurria.
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Recorded his first album in 1957, and released several works and soundtracks through 1987. His music -- based on the roots of mournful, pensive Fado but with his own particular twist -- was considered a hallmark of Portuguese culture.
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Master of the Portuguese guitar.
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Started playing 12 string Portugese guitar at age four.
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Buried at Cemetery Dos Prazeres in Lisbon, Portugal.
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Crónica do Esforço Perdido
1967
Short
Mudar de Vida
1966
As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio
1965
Documentary short
Fado Corrido
1964
Os Verdes Anos
1963
A Caça Revoluções
2014
Short
Movimentos Perpétuos: Cine-Tributo a Carlos Paredes
2006
Documentary
Abraço do Vento
2005
Short
The Fifth Empire
2004
Palavra e Utopia
2000
Seixal, um Cais Português
1995
Documentary short
Terra Nova, Mar Velho
1983
Maria
1979
Tráfego e Estiva
1968
Documentary short original music by
Fado: Lisboa 68
1968
Documentary short uncredited
A Cidade
1968
Short
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
José e Pilar
2010
Documentary performer: "In memoria" / writer: "In memoria"
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