(L)ESTE
The album (L)ESTE is the ninth authorial work of accordionist Alejandro Brittes. It is a crossover between his cradle rhythm, Chamamé, with baroque music through the arrangements of Brittes and harpsichordist Fernando Cordella, executed by exquisite orchestration between typical Chamamé instruments in dialogue with baroque instruments. (L)ESTE is energy, experience and connection with the musical history here in the south of Latin America, an unprecedented work, being the first to be released in South America in this style.
Album cover (L)ESTE
DISCOGRAPHY
El viento y las hojas
The album "El viento y las hojas" is composed of thirteen instrumental songs, mostly of his own authorship, but there is also a song composed by Brazilian accordionist Bebe Kramer called "Hermanos Flores", which Alejandro decides to record, as it is Kramer's tribute to Nini and Rudi Flores; Nini was Alejandro's teacher at the beginning of his accordion studies, thus, Alejandro also pays tribute to his master.
Puro Chamamé
Puro Chamamé pays tribute to the Brazilians who opened doors for Alejandro and his music upon his arrival in the country. In this CD, Alejandro selects several songs from his previous albums to demonstrate his gratitude for the affection received.
Herencia Chamamecera
The album, as the name says, Herencia Chamamecera, is a rescue of how Chamamé was played in the years 40 to 70 of the 20th century. Alejandro, in this album, invites two great chamamecero names who played with icons of the old guard of the rhythm, such as Jorge Toloza who was singer of Ernesto Montiel's group, Damásio Esquivel and Abelardo Dimotta, and Luis Santa Cruz, who played bandoneón with Roberto Galarza, Julio Luján, Ramona Galarza and Emílio Chamorro.
Por la misma senda
Por la misma senda means by the same path, thus, the album is defined. This album debuts with the songs Boquita de Miel and Cuando vuelvas by Alejandro's sister, Irene Brittes. The album gifted the public with some songs, which to this day are requested in shows, such as: Toro mocho and Ofrenda a tus ojos.
Pal'taconeo
This album is marked by affection. Two authorial songs take Alejandro to the family nest, with Márcia, his mother; and month of Julio...recuerdos, since July is the birthday month of the Brittes siblings (Irene and Alejandro).
Ganadores del pré Cosquin de Oro
Album that divides waters for the artist's career. After winning the largest folk music festival in Latin America, as an instrumental soloist, the Cosquin Festival in Córdoba, Argentina, the album comes out of the oven, and with it, Alejandro gains his merit as a musician.
A la luz del candil
The album is a tribute to his grandmother, who was Guarani; possibly Mbyá from Santo Tomé, ancient colonial Jesuit Reduction. Candil is a type of oil lamp, and its light was the only one that illuminated the clay and straw "casíta" away from urban noise.
Por la senda chamamecera
First recording of the career. We can exemplify as a debut album, since, Alejandro Brittes was only 15 years old. As he always identified himself as a chamamecero musician, the album is proof, since the work contains several songs by great names of Chamamé.
SINGLES
Nocturno Flores
"NOCTURNO FLORES" is a sonic journey that blends the softness of folk with jazz improvisation, creating a unique auditory experience. This instrumental work captures the vibrant essence of the neighborhood where Alejandro was born, revealing its colors, sounds and memories through enveloping melodies.
Single El Carau
Chamamé compilation by Emilio Chamorro, it is a rescue of Argentine folklore. Alejandro creates new arrangements and gives a new look to the song!
Single Agreste Bermejo
A tribute to the festival held by friend Javier Yulan to the popular saint Gauchito Gil that takes place on January 8th in the Impenetrable Chaco.
Single Terracota
The word terracota has Italian origin, which designates a type of very rigid and extremely durable ceramic.
Single Laberintos
Alejandro, went to know a very unique mountain in Brazil. Doing a trail in the middle of the forest, he got lost in a natural LABYRINTH (ES) for 46h.
Single 15 de Mayo
A tribute to my friend and musician Izidro Rodriguez for having accompanied me in many of my dreams and for having taught me about life.
Single Ala Ancha
Ala ancha, means hat with wide brim. I was inspired by the countryman who carries his hat as a sanctuary, whether in his work as a farmhand, or when in the city far from his tasks, he and his hat carry between them inseparable memories.
Single Un mate y la distancia
The name already says: A mate and the distance, the distance between everyone and everything generated by the pandemic in which the longing to share a mate with friends and family was one of the most devastating feelings of the period.
Single La Colorada
We can say that this song is a tribute. It is a chamamé dedicated to his accordion, "The Red One". Lara, as she is intimately called, was given to Alejandro when he was only 3 years old by the Argentine accordionist Fito Ledesma, according to "Uncle Fito" as Alejandro calls him to this day, perceived that he would be an accordionist very young. With this accordion, famous Chamamés were composed such as the song, El guazuncho by Ernesto Montiel and Fito Ledesma. It is an instrument that is 75 years old, and yet, accompanies Alejandro's dreams, and it is in it that he spreads all his emotion that is transformed into melody and arrangements.
Single Raíces del alma
In this single, Alejandro shares the authorial creation with Lúcio Yanel, Argentine violinist who changed the way of playing guitar in Rio Grande do Sul. It also features the participation of maestro Raúl Barboza, chamamecero accordionist, one of the great names of the genre. Raíces del alma represents above all, Alejandro's identity, which besides identifying him is rooted in his human essence.
Single Maga
This song says a lot! It is a tribute to my life and work partner, Magali de Rossi. Now available on all streaming platforms.
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