He started gaining recognition in Portugal in 1979 after winning the "Grande Noite do Fado" (Great Fado Night). After this first step, the true "alfacinha" (inhabitant of Lisbon) consistently worked his way up with well accepted records and great shows at places ranging from small "Casas de Fado" (Fado clubs) in Lisbon as well as sold out audiences throughout Europe in some of the most prestigious festivals and venues. Camane was formerly married to another great fadista, Aldina Duarte.
He has released five albums: "Uma Noite de Fados" (1995), "Na Linha da Vida" (1998) marking the beginning of three records produced by José Mário Branco, "Esta Coisa da Alma" (2000), "Pelo Dia Dentro" (2001) and "Como sempre... Como dantes" (live in 2003). These have been released in several european and asian countries. He has been distinguished with several awards for his voice and talent.
Fado Penélope
Camané Lyrics
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Do fundo da minh'alma tecedeira
Da noite do meu tempo me levanto
E nasço feito dia à tua beira
Passei por tantas portas já fechadas
Com a dor de me perder pelo caminho
A solidão germina nas mãos dadas
E enquanto o meu amor anda em viagem
Fazendo a guerra santa ao desespero
Eu encho o meu vazio de coragem
Fazendo e desfazendo o que não quero
A fome de estar vivo é tão intensa
Paixão que se alimenta do perigo
De o chão em que se inscreve a minha crença
Só ter por garantia ser antigo
In the song Fado Penélope, Camané sings about the sacredness of fado music and how it comes from the depths of his soul. He weaves a story of his journey through life, the pain of getting lost along the way, and the loneliness that comes with it. He also reflects on the freedom one can find in being alone, all while his love is away on a journey.
The lyrics showcase the passion and intensity of fado music, which is known for its melancholic and soulful tone. The imagery of night and day, being lost and found, and the hunger for life all come together to create a powerful narrative that speaks to the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Sagrado é este fado que te canto
This fado that I sing to you is sacred and comes from the depths of my soul, like a weaver. It is a song of my life's night, a reflection of my being.
Do fundo da minh'alma tecedeira
This fado comes from the bottom of my soul, like a weaver who creates intricate patterns and shapes that represent my experiences and emotions.
Da noite do meu tempo me levanto
I rise from the darkness of my past, from the night of my time, and I see the light of you with a new day dawning.
E nasço feito dia à tua beira
I am reborn like a new day, bringing light and hope, when I am with you, by your side.
Passei por tantas portas já fechadas
I have passed through many closed doors, struggling with the pain of getting lost on the way, looking for a new direction in life.
Com a dor de me perder pelo caminho
Through the pain of losing my way and feeling lost, I seek a way to find myself and overcome the challenges that I face.
A solidão germina nas mãos dadas
Loneliness can grow even when we hold hands with others, but sometimes, only by setting others free and letting them fly, can we truly find freedom ourselves.
Que dão a liberdade ao passarinho
Like the hands that give freedom to a bird, we must let go to fly on our own, rediscovering our courage and strength to continue living.
E enquanto o meu amor anda em viagem
While my love is away on a journey, fighting against despair and suffering, I try to fill the void and uncertainty within me with courage.
Fazendo a guerra santa ao desespero
I fight against despair and turmoil, knowing that love and hope are my weapons, my tools to overcome adversity.
Eu encho o meu vazio de coragem
I fill my emptiness with courage, becoming stronger and more resilient in the face of all the challenges that life throws at me.
Fazendo e desfazendo o que não quero
I make and unmake my choices, knowing what I want and don't want, taking control of my own destiny, and shaping it according to my own vision.
A fome de estar vivo é tão intensa
The hunger to live is so intense, so deep, that it gives me the strength and passion to keep going, even when everything seems lost and hopeless.
Paixão que se alimenta do perigo
My passion for life is fueled by the danger that I face, the challenges and risks that I take, knowing that they are what make life worth living.
De o chão em que se inscreve a minha crença
The ground on which I stand, and the things that I believe in, are what give me stability and strength, anchoring me in the world.
Só ter por garantia ser antigo
Knowing that I come from a long tradition and history of fado music and love, I find comfort and strength in my roots, my heritage, and my ancestors.
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.