About Armandinho
Lived 1891 – 1946 (aged 55). Armandinho was a Portuguese composer and guitarist.
Armando Augusto Freire, known as Armandinho or Armando Freire (11 October 1891 - 21 December 1946) was a Portuguese fado guitarist and composer.
American travel writer Lawton Mackall in a 1931 book Portugal For Two was the first foreign writer to give an account of Armandinho's performances, but by this time Armandinho was already legendary in Portugal.
He was known for playing on the 12-string Portuguese guitar , and considered as one of the heirs of the fado tradition of Petrolino (Luís Carlos da Silva, who recorded just once in 1904).
Recordings Fados From Portugal, Vol. 1 including :pt:Fado do Ciúme - composed by Frederico Valério made famous by Amália Rodrigues.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Armandinho?
Portuguese fado guitarist (1891-1946)
When was Armandinho born?
Armandinho was born on 11 October 1891 in Lisbon.
When did Armandinho die?
Armandinho died on 21 December 1946 in Lisbon.
What was Armandinho's occupation?
Armandinho was a composer and guitarist.
What nationality was Armandinho?
Armandinho was Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Armandinho (fado guitarist)
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