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AFIM

by Zé Ibarra

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    1. Infinito em nós / 2. Segredo / 3. Transe / 4. Retrato de Maria Lúcia / 5. Da Menor Importância / 6. Morena / 7. Essa Confusão / 8. Hexagrama 28

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    1. Infinito em nós / 2. Segredo / 3. Transe / 4. Retrato de Maria Lúcia / 5. Da Menor Importância / 6. Morena / 7. Essa Confusão / 8. Hexagrama 28

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Morena 03:59
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Hexagrama 28 03:26
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about

Mr Bongo proudly presents, ‘AFIM’, the second solo album by one of Brazil’s most exciting new talents, Zé 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 Dônica. 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 his 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. Writing this album allowed Ibarra "to explore sides of myself that had not yet been organized in an album: a certain darkness, a more cinematic musicality, a desire for new soundscapes.”

The album features the single, 'Transe', a song with an instantly comforting tone reminiscent of classic Brazilian songs of the past (think Caetano Veloso). It is built on a rhythmic guitar that supports dynamic sound layers, opening space for Ibarra's intense interpretation. Cinematic atmospheres that lend an air of mystery come courtesy of string arrangements by Jaques Morelenbaum.

His unique cover version of Sophia Chablau's 'Segredo' is equally compelling, taking Sophia's punky-indie original in a different direction and making it feel like his own. 'Essa Confusão', a song celebrating the intensity of love and co-written by Dora Morelenbaum, is steered into epic, 70's AOR, singer-songwriter territory with wind arrangements by Ibarra, Jorge Continentino and strings by Jaques Morelenbaum.

The album is the result of the collaboration of experienced musicians and long-time partners of Ibarra. Fellow Bala Desejo and Dônica 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 Conceição and Thomas Harres on drums and percussion, Rodrigo Pacato on additional percussion, Chico Lira on Fender Rhodes and Guilherme Lírio 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.

Released on Mr. Bongo (ROW) and Coala Music (Brazil).

credits

released June 5, 2025

Artistic direction: Zé Ibarra
Musical production: Zé Ibarra
Musical co-production: Lucas Nunes
Mixing: Léo Marques, Lucas Nunes and Zé Ibarra
Mastering: Angelo Wolf and Lucas Nunes

Production: Coala Records
Executive production: Gabriel Andrade, Gabriel Bernini, Julia Cury, Olivia Bastos, Paula Ibarra and Victor Senedesi

Photography: Elisa Maciel
Art direction: Hermes Miranda
Graphic adaptation: Luiz Murara
Press office: Omim Comunicação

Guests:
Lucas Demoro - piano (Essa Confusão), guitarra (Morena), synth (Hexagrama 28)
Jonas Sá - keyboard & synths (Infinito em nós, Da Menor importância)
Frederico Heliodoro - guitarras (Morena, Transe, Infinito em Nós), baixo (Transe) Technicians - Angelo Wolf, Arthur Martau, Lucas Nunes, Antonio Nunes, Leo Marques, William Luna, Agustin Cornejo, Thomas Harres

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