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01. Edu Lobo - Casa Forte
02. Edu Lobo - Frevo de Itamaracá
03. Edu Lobo - Mariana, Mariana
04. Edu Lobo - Zum-Zum
05. Edu Lobo - Águaverde
06. Edu Lobo - Cantiga de Longe
07. Edu Lobo - Na Feira De Santarém
08. Edu Lobo - Zanzibar
09. Edu Lobo - Marta E Romão
10. Edu Lobo - Rancho De Ano Nôvo
11. Edu Lobo - Cidade Nova
ARTIST
TITLE
Cantiga de Longe
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
WE 024LP WE 024LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
9/11/2026

Available again for the first time since 1970, Edu Lobo's melancholy masterpiece epitomizes the experimental evolution of MPB. With new liner notes by Edu Lobo. Released in 1970, Cantiga de Longe is a defining record in the career of Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist Edu Lobo and a significant contribution to Música Popular Brasileira (MPB). Created during Brazil's military dictatorship, the album reflects the subtle, poetic strategies that artists use to convey meaning while subject to censorship. Rather than overt protest, Lobo expresses longing and introspection through refined musical language and evocative lyrics. Musically, the album captures the sophistication of MPB at the turn of the decade. A foundation of acoustic guitar blends with jazz-influenced harmonies and elegant arrangements. The sound is both intimate and expansive: delicate vocal lines unfold over complex progressions, supported by understated rhythms, rooted in Brazilian traditions. Lobo's controlled yet expressive vocal delivery keeps the lyrical nuance at the forefront. A key element of the album's texture is the involvement of Hermeto Pascoal. His imaginative instrumental contributions add subtle harmonic color and atmospheric depth, enriching the refined arrangements and enhancing the sense of openness. Thematically, the album explores memory, distance, solitude, and time -- personal reflections that resonate with the broader climate of uncertainty that dominated Brazil in 1970. This remains one of Lobo's most mature recordings, exemplifying the emotional depth and artistic subtlety of Brazilian popular music in a creatively fertile era.