Spiritual, intimate and revolutionary, yet firmly rooted in Brazil's folklore. Africadeus was the breakthrough album of the mighty Naná Vasconcelos, in which he discovered the berimbau to the world and took the instrument to a universal level, abstracting it from its original context of capoeira. Having played in the shadows for other artists such as Milton Nascimento, Gato Barbieri or Som Imaginario, Naná is here finally in the spotlight.
Recorded in 1973 in France for Pierre Barouh's Saravah label, this is the album that definitely imprinted Naná's name in the international scene, on his track to becoming one of the best percussionists of all times.
Immensely proud to offer a quality reissue of both his early 70s albums for the French label Saravah.
Africadeus comes in its original gatefold cover, and is available in standard black vinyl and a limited edition of 200 copies on red transparent vinyl.
The album that put Naná Vasconcelos onthe map as arguably the foremost Brazilian percussionist of his era. - Grahame Bent Shindig!
One of the greatest albums ever from Brazilian percussion legend Nana Vasconcelos – and that's really saying a lot, given the tremendous legacy of sounds he's given us. - Rick Wojcik Dusty Groove
Essential recordings by Naná Vasconcelos beautifully remastered and expertly repackaged by Altercat. - Andy Votel Finders Keepers
A remarkable document of the percussionist’s native Afro-Brazilian musical culture. - Mark Sampson Sounds & Colours
A masterwork of early 70s experimentation. Naná was one of the most brilliant percussionists ever to emerge from Brazil. - Phil Freeman The Wire
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