Dan¿¿a Das Cabe¿¿as

This reissue of the album recorded in 1977 is a landmark of the careers of and percussionist , his only accompanist here. Recorded in only three days, the album's concept is based on the history shared by both musicians, according to Gismonti: two boys wandering through a dense, humid forest, full of insects and animals, keeping a 180-feet distance from each other. The album received several international awards, in England, U.S., Germany, and Brazil. It also, changed both artist's lives: immediately became a disputed international artist, touring worldwide; returned to Brazil, decided to research Amazon folklore, which would be reflected in his later work. The music is pure and sensitive, challenging and sophisticated, with a broad dynamic range going from haunting, mysterious melodies to full-impact, energetic percussive sounds reminiscent of Brazilian Indians' batuque. Attention for the re-creation of ( / ), foretold with a motif several minutes before the presentation of the integral piece. ~ Alvaro Neder