Jose Rogerio
Solombra
Xenophon/Intercord (Germany) 1980
INT 146.002 (LP)
sleeve : EX(WC, some slightly wear on edge and corner.)
media : EX+/EX+(some slightly noises.)
This is an album recorded in Germany in 1980 by guitarist Jose Rogerio, hailing from Porto Alegre, Brazil. Henrique Schuler (drums, percussion) also contributes to the album. Tracks like A2 feature organic percussion reminiscent of bird calls and forest sounds, serving as a backdrop for the glossy and melancholic melodies emanating from the gut guitar, gently expanding throughout the sonic space. In B3, a shaker sets a tranquil rhythm while the guitar's nostalgic melody evokes a sense of longing, yet resonates beautifully in its spirituality. With a simple arrangement of acoustic guitar and drums/percussion, this album offers a magnificent display of an organic and beautiful world that elevates the traditions of Brazilian folk music into a contemporary realm. Fans of Egberto Gismonti should definitely give this a listen.
A2: Solombra
B3: Sete Cidades