Passarinho Urbano
In 1975, Joyce Moreno, who had just wrapped up a tour with legendary Brazilian composer Vinicius de Moraes, found herself in a studio with producer Sergio Bardotti in Rome, Italy. She had been taking a break from writing and she decided to pick up a selection of her favorite compositions from contemporary Brazilian writers who‘s songs were beacons of hope in times of an ongoing intense Military leadership in her home country. Unlike their previous albums, these recordings live from their reducti…
Homenagem
"Lugar Alto presents their very first release: the incredibly rare and absolutely stunning Homenagem, by Leonardo V. Boccia. This is a forgotten gem from the '80s that examines traditional Brazilian themes such as choro, northeastern folk, and capoeira with touches of eighties electronics and new age.Leonardo Boccia is a musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer, researcher and university professor of Culture and Society at the Federal University of Bahia, whose interests include sound studies, …
Strawa no Sertão
Egberto Gismonti's suite Strawa no Sertão and other pieces, played by Bernard Wystraëte (flutes) and his Paris ensemble, with Gismonti as guest pianist. Recorded in Paris, 2001-2002. Carmo, 2005.
Água e Vinho
Recorder and guitar duets by Rodney Waterman and Doug de Vries: Gismonti, Hermeto Pascoal, Garoto, Catalan songs, Diego Ortiz and originals. Recorded in Australia 1997-1998 and 1999. Carmo, 2000.