Africadeus – N. Angelo – Novelli – Nana Vasconcelos* – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Africadeus – N. Angelo – Novelli is a landmark album in the career of percussion visionary Nana Vasconcelos. Released in 1973, this recording is more than a jazz album—it’s an act of cultural memory and reinvention. Vasconcelos, wielding the berimbau, voice, and a delicate arsenal of percussion, crafts a sonic landscape that’s both earthy and otherworldly. The opening title track, “Africadeus,” unfolds as a meditative invocation, blending ancestral Afro-Brazilian rhythms with a free jazz sensibility. Each piece on the record is an exploration of space and silence, letting every gesture resonate with intention.

Collaborators Nelson Angelo and Novelli infuse additional texture, their subtle instrumental lines weaving through Vasconcelos’s rhythmic storytelling. The album’s improvisational character feels both intimate and boundless, dissolving the boundaries between jazz and traditional music. Africadeus has become a touchstone for those interested in the intersections between African heritage and modern improvisation—a testament to Vasconcelos’s vision.

Collectors and adventurous listeners alike will find this album deeply rewarding. It’s a rare opportunity to experience an artist expanding the language of jazz while honoring the pulse of his ancestors. Africadeus stands as one of the most spiritually charged recordings in the jazz canon.

Track List:
1 – Africadeus – 19:25
2 – Aboios – 5:45
3 – Seleção De Folclore – 12:15
4 – No Sul Do Polo Norte – 2:42
5 – No Norte Do Polo Sul – 1:44
6 – Aranda – 2:26
7 – Toshiro – 4:05
8 – Baiao Do Acordar – 3:58
9 – Garimpo – 3:00
10 – Tiro Crusado – 6:09
11 – Pinote – 8:06