“Tagumi”

Of Hausa origin, a language spoken in the heart of Africa, “Tagumi” is an untranslatable word that means “to rest the head on one hand or knee in an act of reflection or introspection or simply resting. 

Carvalho is joined by the usual members of his trio: José Soares (saxophone) and André Matos (guitar). “When I wrote this piece, I imagined a contemplative, introspective and calm environment, typical of someone who is resting their head, disconnecting for a moment from the outside world, listening and scrutinizing their inner voice.” Tempo is very flexible, creating silences between a melodic idea that repeats itself and mutates throughout the course of the piece, played either by the double bass or by the guitar. On the other hand, the saxophone expresses itself in a textural and contrapuntal way, either with guttural sounds or with countermelodies.

“Tagumi” is now available on most streaming platforms. The video accompanying “Tagumi”’ was directed by Pedro Caldeira, with photography by João Hasselberg and assistance by Martim Torres. Tiago de Sousa was responsible for the video and the entire new album’s sound. “Tagumi” is part of André Carvalho's new album, “Lost in Translation - Vol. II”, inspired by untranslatable words. It will be released on Clean Feed Records on March 31st, with the support of Antena2, Companhia de Actores and Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço.