Ze Ibarra - AFIM

Mr Bongo proudly presents, 'AFIM', the second solo album by one of Brazil's most exciting new talents, Ze Ibarra.
You may be familiar with the hypnotic, entrancing tones of Ibarra's vocals through his work with the Latin Grammy award-winning, four-piece, Bala Desejo and the band Donica.
He has also toured with the musical titan, Milton Nascimento, performing guitar and vocals, which is quite the honour and a testament to Ibarra's craft.
As a solo artist, he has performed headline solo shows in Japan, Portugal and the US, as well as recently completing a support tour with the great, Seu Jorge.

'AFIM' is comprised of eight tracks, featuring Ze's own compositions as well as cover versions of tracks by contemporaries and friends, Sophia Chablau, Tom Veloso, and Dora Morelenbaum.
It combines elements of MPB, jazz, pop and progressive rock in a bold, authoritative style.
The album represents the intersection between different facets of the artist, from the stripped-down, intimate, guitar singer-songwriter, to dense arrangements with sweeping strings sections.

The album is the result of the collaboration of experienced musicians and long-time partners of Ibarra.
Fellow Bala Desejo and Donica member Lucas Nunes co-produced the album.
The core band featured on the record consists of Lucas Nunes on organs, Alberto Continentino on bass, Daniel Conceicao and Thomas Harres on drums and percussion, Rodrigo Pacato on additional percussion, Chico Lira on Fender Rhodes and Guilherme Lirio on guitar.
The overall feel of the record is archetypically quintessential without slipping into retro mode.

It is a stunning album from one of the finest musicians of his generation. A true star of Brazil's blooming contemporary scene.