Song of the moment

I've just discovered Dulce Pontes's heavenly voice, and more widely, Portuguese 'Fago' music. The melodies are so ethereal, sounds of that language so sensual you'll just float along. And the words mean beautiful things.

Why would anyone want to hear pop ever again? Compare these lyrics to the usual bilge:
("Quit playng games with my heart, my heart, my heart..." repeat ad nauseum.)

SONG OF THE SEA

I was dancing on my little boat
There on the cruel sea
And the sea was crying out to me
Telling me that I should steal
The incomparable light
Of your beautiful eyes

Come and prove that the sea is right
Come here and see my heart dancing

If I go dancing on my little boat
I won't go to the cruel sea
I'll tell her that I was singing, smiling,
dancing, living and dreaming of you

CANCÃO DO MAR

Fui bailar no meu batel
Além do mar cruel
E o mar bramindo
Diz que eu fui roubar
A luz sem par
Do teu olhar tao lindo

Vem saber se o mãr terá razao
Vem cá ver bailar meu coraçao

Se eu bailar no meu batel
Nao vou ao mar cruel
E nem Ihe digo aonde eu fui cantar
sorrir, bailar, viver, sonhar contigo

- Famke Damsté