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Tag: Hermeto Pascoal

The cover for Obra Viva De Hermeto Pascoal: Volume 1 – Flautas presents a desert scene filled with green cactus pads and small red blossoms. A long striped serpent in red, black, and white coils across the plants. The album title appears at the top in red and olive lettering, while a small Rocinante logo sits in the upper right corner.
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Hidden Hermeto Flute Gems Revealed On New Tribute Release

Tyler Bennet March 30, 2026 No Comments Aline GonçalvesAndrea Ernest DiasBrazilian musicCarlos MaltaEduardo NevesHermeto Pascoalworld music

Aline Gonçalves, Andrea Ernest Dias, Carlos Malta, Eduardo Neves – Obra Viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol. 1 Flautas (Rocinante, 2025) Obra Viva de Hermeto…

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Hermeto Pascoal wearing a hat - Photo by Gabriel Quintao
Obituaries

Hermeto Pascoal, Legendary Brazilian Composer and Multi-Instrumentalist, Dies at 89

World Music Central News Room September 15, 2025 No Comments Brazilian musicHermeto Pascoalworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Hermeto Pascoal – Photo by Gabriel Quintao) Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal died on September 13, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.…

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Photos of the five artists inducted.
Awards

Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2024 Artist Inductees

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2024 No Comments Érik MarchandHermeto PascoalJyotsna SrikanthMartin Carthyworld fusionworld music

Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 Artist inductees. This year’s inductees are: The Artists category honors solo and ensemble living artists…

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WOMEX 2024 Awards concert with Hermeto Pascoal's band - Photo by Yannis Psathas
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WOMEX 2024 Celebrated 30 Years of World Music and Cultural Exchange

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2024 No Comments global musicHermeto Pascoalwomexworld fusionworld music

(headline image: WOMEX 2024 Awards concert with Hermeto Pascoal’s band, Nave Mãe – Photo by Yannis Psathas) The 30th annual WOMEX conference, held from October…

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Hermeto Pascoal - Photo by Gabriel Quintao. the artist wearing a colorful shirt and hat.
Awards

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal to Receive WOMEX 24 Artist Award

World Music Central News Room August 30, 2024 No Comments Brazilian musicHermeto Pascoalworld fusionworld jazzworld music

(headline image: Hermeto Pascoal – Photo by Gabriel Quintao) Hermeto Pascoal, a celebrated Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist, will be honored with the WOMEX 24 Artist…

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New CDs and digital releases

Hermeto Pascoal’s groundbreaking debut album available March 2023

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2023 No Comments Brazilian musicfusionHermeto Pascoalworld fusionworld music

The highly anticipated reissue of Hermeto Pascoal‘s seminal debut album, is finally set for release on March 31st, 2023. The self-titled “Hermeto” will be available…

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cover of the album Planetário Da Gávea by Hermeto Pascoal
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Music Sorcerer Hermeto Pascoal to Release Long Lost Live Album, Planetário Da Gávea

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicHermeto Pascoalworld fusion

Inventive Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer Hermeto Pascoal is set to release his long lost live album titled “Planetário Da Gávea” in February 2022. Hermeto Pascoal…

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Composer Sergio Mendes Delivers More Brazilian Joy and Celebration

Angel Romero March 23, 2020 No Comments bossa novaBrazilian musicGuingaHermeto PascoalsambaSergio Mendes

Sergio Mendes – In the Key of Joy (Concord Records, 2020) One of the iconic names in Brazilian music, Sergio Mendes, returns with a large…

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Hermeto Pascoal wwearing a hat, playing trumpet
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Hermeto Pascoal

Angel Romero November 10, 2019 2 Comments BrazilBrazilian musicHermeto PascoalJazz

Hermeto Pascoal was a prominent Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist. His compositions appeared on albums by Miles Davis and other jazz heavyweights. He was born in…

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New CDs and digital releases

Rare 1976 Album by Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo Vice Versa Reissued

World Music Central News Room September 17, 2017 No Comments Brazilian musicHermeto Pascoal

Viajando Com O Som, The Lost ’76 Vice-Versa Studio Session by groundbreaking Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer Hermeto Pascoal will be available later this year. Viajando…

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