Alagoas multi-instrumentalist leaves unique legacy of experimentation, creative freedom and the so-called “universal music”
Brazil lost this Saturday (13) one of its greatest musical geniuses. The composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal He died at the age of 89, surrounded by his family and music mates. The news was confirmed in a statement released on the artist’s official social networks.
“With serenity and love, we communicate that Hermeto Pascoal made his passage to the spiritual plane, surrounded by the family and companions of music. At the very moment of the passage, his group was on stage, as he would like: doing sound and music”Says the note.
Known as the “wizard of Brazilian music”, Hermeto He marked generations with his unique ability to transform any object into an instrument and to unite apparently opposed styles in his so -called “universal music.” In the statement, the family reinforced one of the teachings that accompanied him throughout his life: “Let us not let sadness take over. Listen to the wind, the bird’s corner, the glass of water, the waterfall… Universal music is still alive”.
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A little more about Hermeto Pascoal
Hermeto Pascoal It is one of the greatest Brazilian musicians of all time. Alagoas born on June 22, 1936, the multi-instrumentalist has heard absolute-which allows him to identify and reproduce a note without reference-and was noted for making music even with objects such as children’s toys. His sleep, with coughs and snorings, becomes art; Animals, like cows, give him inspiration. Rites, pieces and even a glass full of water can create dancing rhythms.
Also celebrated outside Brazil, recorded with artists of the size of Miles Davis and received the title of Doctor Honoris Cause of Juilliard Schoolpresented by Wynton Marsalis. Even at an advanced age, it is still releasing albums – the latest, For you, Ilzacame out in 2024 – and performing live, with shows scheduled in France for August.
With the word, themselves:
“Music, and everything that is intelligent, can never have adjectives. Everything has to be felt. For everything you want to do in your life, you must first feel. If there is religion, mine is music, because I think what you are born to do on earth and with a divine gift, is already religion itself, that God has given to each one.”
Recent recognition
Even in recent years, Hermeto It followed active and surprising. In 2024, he released the album For you, Ilzadedicated to the deceased wife, who earned him the Latin Grammy for Best Latin/Jazz jazz album. In the same year, was published the first authorized biography of the musician, breaks everything – the free art of Hermeto Pascoal, by Vitor Nuzzi.
In September 2023, the festival audience thrilled The Townin São Paulo, when performing under heavy rain. Alternating between keyboard, adapted kettles and even a rubber chicken, Hermeto That night reaffirmed his inventiveness and playful spirit before thousands of people.
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