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‘Fados de Coimbra and Other Songs’ is a significant album by the Portuguese folk singer and songwriter Jos Afonso. The album was recorded in 1981 and holds importance in the context of Fado de Coimbra, a genre of traditional Portuguese music. Jos Afonso dedicated this album to his father and also to Edmundo de Bettencourt, whom he referred to as ‘the greatest fado singer of all time’ and ‘a great poet’ in an interview. This dedication is notable as it reflects Afonso’s appreciation for Bettencourt’s contributions to Fado.

Afonso’s declaration about Bettencourt’s significance can be seen as a departure from any revivalist intentions regarding Fado de Coimbra and student folk traditions. During this time, there were efforts to revive and conserve these traditions in conservative academic environments. However, Afonso emphasized the importance of innovation within the tradition, which