Padre Guilherme bridges tradition and innovation with new EP "Fado"
Two original tracks blend the roots of Portuguese Fado with the driving melodies of contemporary electronic music.
With "Fado", a new EP on Lux Aeterna Records, Padre Guilherme and Diego Miranda bring the sound of Portugal into the world of melodic techno. Featuring fado singer Marta Alves and Portuguese guitarist Rui Poço, the release brings together the raw emotion of traditional Portuguese music and the drive of electronic production.
The EP includes two original tracks, each with its own story and perspective.
"Nada Te Perturbe" takes inspiration from a poem by Saint Teresa of Ávila, written nearly 500 years ago. Its message — that everything changes, but faith in God remains — feels particularly relevant in a world marked by conflict and uncertainty. Marta Alves’ voice and Rui Poço’s Portuguese guitar carry the emotional weight of the piece, while Padre Guilherme and Diego Miranda build an electronic arrangement around them.
"30 Moedas de Prata", written by Padre Guilherme, looks at the story of Judas and the thirty pieces of silver he received for betraying Jesus. The song turns this biblical episode into a reflection on a society often driven by money, fame and power, reminding listeners of what cannot be bought: love, friendship, family, dignity and peace.
Across both tracks, fado remains at the centre, rather than serving as a decorative element. Its unmistakable character meets melodic synthesizers and electronic rhythms, giving these traditional sounds a different setting without losing their connection to Portuguese culture.
With "Fado", Padre Guilherme and Diego Miranda explore what happens when a centuries-old musical tradition enters the electronic scene — and when songs built around faith and human values find a place on the dancefloor.
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