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The brand new release on Analog Africa - Camarão - The Imaginary Soundtrack to a Brazilian Western Movie 1964 - 1974 . Deluxe CD package with 28-page booklet with liner notes & pictures.
One of the greatest accordionists in Northeast Brazil, Reginaldo Alves Ferreira, better known as Camarão(Shrimp) or Maestro Camarão, was born in Fazenda Velha, Brejo da Madre de Deus, Pernambuco, on 23 June 1940.
He learned to play accordion by watching the movements of his father, the accordionist Antonio Neto, who took him to parties where he played. After that, according to him, he perfected his skills by listening to Luiz Gonzaga and studying the method ofMárioMascarenhas.
He played at the region's fairs,raffles and patron festivals. He developedhis artistic career in the city of Caruaru. The title of 'Maestro'is not from his education, but rather given to him by broadcasters.
At the age of 18, he met Luiz Gonzaga, whom he considers his masterdespite notforgetting his father's teachings.He was a great friend and partner of the 'rei do baião'('King of Baião'– Luiz Gonzaga's nickname), with whomhe participated in 28 recordings, including LPs, 78rpms and CDs.
*German Record Critics' Prize 2011 Winner - "Angola Soundtrack: The Unique Sound of Luanda
1968-1976"
* "Bambara Mystic Soul" - 2011 Nominee – Compilation of the Year
*Gilles Peterson Worldwide Award 2011 Nominee - Label of the Year
*Red Dot Designer Award 2008 Winner - "African Scream Contest
*European Design "Silver" Award 2010 Winner - "Legends of Benin"
