Fausto - Por Este Rio Acima

Released in 1982, Por Este Rio Acima is one of the most important works in 20th-century Portuguese music.

In this album, Fausto Bordalo Dias revisits the journey of the Portuguese navigators up the Zaire River, drawing inspiration from As Aventuras de Ngunga as well as the writings of Diogo Cão and other chroniclers of the era. Deeply rooted in Portuguese folk traditions yet featuring rich arrangements and a cohesive narrative, Fausto crafts a true sonic epic, with each song acting as a chapter in the voyage. Challenging, poetic, and culturally resonant, this is a landmark recording that remains as powerful today as when it was first released.