Arthur Nogueira & Sopro: Live in Amazonia

You may remember the name Arthur Nogueira from a few years back on this site. While the singer, songwriter and poet from Belém (in the north of Brazil, in the Brazilian Amazon) was in Europe in 2019, performing some acoustic shows, he was interviewed for Sounds and Colours by Charlotte Peet. He also gave us an in-depth and enlightening playlist to broaden our appreciation of lyrical Brazilian music.

Arthur clearly didn’t forget his time in London nor his encounters with our writers. He has given us an exclusive chance to share a never-before-seen live session with his new band, Sopro: a trio completed by Mateus Estrela and Leonardo Chaves. It was recorded live inside the Church of Santo Alexandre, one of the most iconic churches in northern Brazil, and Arthur speaks of the “unique sonic experience…, combining the electronic atmosphere of the trio with the church’s intricately carved wooden surroundings [to create] a striking contrast between contemporary sound and a historic setting.” The session features two tracks from Sopro’s first EP: “Luz Azul” (Blue Light) and “Espelho” (Mirror), both of which are already available on digital platforms. Take a look at what is truly a “unique sonic experience.”

The lyrics for the songs were written by Arthur in Portuguese and explore themes such as the superficiality of online interactions, using visual and thematic references that allude to the speed of communication and the need for deeper human connections.

You can find out more about the band via Instagram: @sopro.fm

Cover photo of Sopro courtesy of Vitória Leona.

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