At the forefront of a rising wave of Brazilian artists captivating international audiences, Nyron Higor brings a quiet yet potent sense of wonder to his new self-titled album. Born in Maceió, Higor’s latest work is rooted in the traditions of Northeastern Brazilian music and golden-era MPB. Within the peaceful surroundings of his home, Higor weaves these roots together with global influences and contemporary production techniques, for a uniquely dreamlike vision of hope.

Following the success of his self-released debut Fio de Lâmina—an instrumental record of delicately balanced rhythmic and harmonic patterns, which earned support from tastemakers like Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, and John Gomez—Higor’s new album is a move towards a more expansive, lyrical exploration of transcendence and triumph. As Higor explains, “This album is a test of resistance and a big event in my life as a young Black man from the Northeast and coming from a humble background, financially speaking, its context is political.”

Taking his demos and unfinished tracks to São Paulo, Higor worked alongside friends and collaborators from Brazil’s vibrant contemporary music scene—including fellow Maceioense artists Bruno Berle, Batata Boy, and New York-based Brazilian vocalist Alici Sol—assembling a rich musical landscape and a cutting edge development on the musical world from which he emerges.  

For Higor, the process of recording and producing in close collaboration with Berle and Batata Boy allowed him to fully cultivate the emotive power of his compositions. Album opener "Ciranda" sets the tone with a slow frevo rhythm, as wistful trombone melodies and melancholic acoustic guitar harmonies create an atmosphere both intimate and grand. Lead single "São Só Palavras," featuring Alici Sol and Bruno Berle, captures both the lightness and depth of young love in an all too fleeting minute-and-a-half moment of soaring brilliance. 

Building upon the instrumental sound of his debut, “Louro Cantador” with its playful organ, birdlike whistles and elegant acoustic guitar, emanates a kind of rare natural beauty, as each sound dances amidst the gentle pulse of Higor's bass—his main instrument. 
Through ten carefully crafted tracks, Higor’s acuity for sound and silence draws listeners into a place that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. “Above all, I value making music that brings me genuine satisfaction. I’m always looking for depth in the things I create.” 

This album is a testament to the timeless themes that define Higor’s artistry, as well as his creative drive to overcome the obstacles he faces. Conveying his feelings of jubilance for his work, Higor notes, “This work is liberating, contemplative and victorious!” Each track invites the listener to experience the raw intimacy, the joy and longing, and the otherworldly ingenuity of Brazilian music, which seems to endlessly keep us coming back for more.


Nyron Higor

Koralek was at the controls for Far Out Recordings this month. He ran a selection of blissful psychedelia and jazz picks. Sounds inside from Nivaldo Ornelas, Jose Mauro, Aloisio, and more.

Far Out Recordings w/ Koralek - March 2021

Josh Tautz was at the helm on Far Out Recordings this month. An hour of Brazilian music and soul from the likes of Toninho Horta, Joyce, and Hareton Salvanini.

Far Out Recordings w/ Josh Tautz - April 2021

Koralek was at the controls for Far Out Recordings this month. He ran a selection of Brazilica, Contemporary Jazz, and Funk. Sounds inside from Jose Mauro, Tutty Moreno, Akiko Yano, and more.

Far Out Recordings - May 2021

His new album "Sankofa" will be released on June 25th by Far Out Recordings. But exclusively for Le Grigri, Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas unveils “Cazumbá” an incredible eight-minute piece that resonates like a true environmental manifesto at the crossroads of jazz and film music.
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Amaro Freitas - Cazumbá (Le Grigri Exclusive Premiere)

Josh Tautz was at the helm for this months Far Out Recordings show, playing a selection of Brazilica, MPB, Library, and Jazz. Dorival Caymmi, The Pearls, Les Etoiles, and more feature on the tracklist.

Far Out Recordings w/ Josh Tautz - June 2021

Koralek was at the controls for this months Far Out Recordings show. He ran 60 minutes of jazz fusion, MPB and disco from the likes of Vasconcelos Sentimento, Dom Um Romão and Gilberto Gil. Highly recommended listening.

Vasconcelos Sentimento - Burkina
Toninho Horta - Diana
Joyce - Curiosa
Agustín Pereyra Lucena - 3 Horas Da Manha
Steve Kuhn - A Change Of Face
Dom Um Romão - Chovendo Na Roseira 
Nivaldo Ornelas - Dois Tempos
Neil Ardley - Leap In The Dark
Gilberto Gil - Corações A Mil
Freeez - Mariposa
Cake - Make Up Your Mind
Mass Production - Cosmic Lust
Rene & Angela - I Love You More
Tim Maia - Nuvens

Far Out Recordings w/ Koralek- August 2021

Nyron Higor - Ciranda

Nyron Higor - Louro Cantador

Nyron Higor - Demo Love

Nyron Higor - São Só Palavras (feat. Alici, Bruno Berle)

Nyron Higor - Estou Pensando Em Você (feat. Johanna)

Nyron Higor - Pizzicato

This week we encounter a flurry of sun-kissed and soulful sounds for mix 222 as Mafalda leads us through the tropics with her uplifting selections; a perfectly balanced blend of rnb, jazz, house and all that is in-between. Responsible for some of our favourite moments on site as well as home-listening through her Tropic of Love show on NTS Radio, we're delighted to have Mafalda join the series.

DIM222 - Mafalda

Koralek was riding solo for an hour of blissed-out jazz cuts and psychedelia from the likes of Ryuichi Sakomoto, Guilherme Coutninho, and Francisco Mora.

Far Out Recordings w/ Koralek - January 2021

Marcos Valle joined us for 60 minutes of his recent pics and favourites. Tracks inside from Tom Misch, Roy Ayers, Emicida as well as some of his own works as well. 

Tom Misch - South Of The River
Donald Fagen - The Goodbye Look 
Lulu Santos - Walkpeople
Leon Ware - Rocking You Eternally
Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves The Sunshine 
Emicida - Pequenas Alegrias da Vida Adulta feat. Marcos Valle
Loren Oden - Galaxies
The Style Council - The Best Thing
Free Nationals, Chronixx - Eternally Light
Masego, Don Toliver - Mistery Lady 
Joyce Moreno feat. Marcos Valle - Bloco Do Eu Sòzinho
Marcos Valle - Alma
Marcos Valle - Nordeste 
Marcos Valle - Terra De Ninguém

Marcos Valle - February 2021

Josh Tautz took the reins this month on the Far Out Recordings show. He ran a selection of laid-back jazz cuts from the likes of Laura Allan, Fairuz, Rupture, and more.

Far Out Recordings w/ Josh Tautz - February 2021

Far Out Recordings was founded in 1994 by London DJ and record producer Joe Davis. His longstanding and insatiable passion for Brazilian music, fuelled by his initial love of the jazz, funk and soul ubiquitous on the Rare Groove scene in 1980s London, took him to Brazil first as a teenager. It was there that his enthusiasm for record-collecting led him to some of his musical heroes and the eventual formation of musical bonds and close friendships. Joe’s early discoveries led to him becoming the UK’s foremost authority on Brazilian music, much of it little-known here before his enthusiastic endorsements began to ring out across the music scene. This led to the inevitable, and the keen young music fan and DJ with an entrepreneurial flair founded Far Out Recordings.

The label’s aim from the start has been to bring the sound of Brazil to the world – to showcase the history and culture of a land bursting with creativity and energy – from the classic to the cutting edge. There have been numerous releases from both new and established Brazilian artists including legends such as Azymuth, Joyce, Marcos Valle, Arthur Verocai, The Ipanemas, Sabrina Malheiros, Clara Moreno and Binario, to name a few. 

Far Out also releases music from musicians and producers around the world who share the label’s appreciation for Brazilian music and culture. Alongside Brazilian music, the label is also well known for its longstanding association with underground dance music, having collaborated with some of the most acclaimed and accomplished electronic producers of our times. This had led to a rich plethora of pioneering and innovative dance and beats music, forging a future for the oft-neglected role of Brazil and its rhythms in the complex dance music diaspora of the UK and US, with 12" remixes and original productions from the likes of Theo Parrish, Mark Pritchard, 4hero, Dego, Andres, Marcellus Pittman, Kirk Degiorgio, Nicola Conte, A.D. Bourke, Henry Wu and Rick Willhite among many others.

Joe's crate-digging mentality has also been the driving force behind another crucial aspect of Far Out's work - unearthing forgotten masterpieces and once impossible to find records. This has led to reissues from the likes of Milton Nascimento and Roberto Quartin’s catalogue of lost gems, resulting in some of the finest Brazilian reissues you’re likely to find. While this remains a relatively small percentage of the label's output, every release is brought to you with the utmost love and care, ensuring painstaking perfection in the realms of sound, aesthetic and physicality.

Many of the artists on the Far Out roster regularly tour worldwide, playing across Europe, the USA and the Far East. Look out for them in your town, spreading the joy, the warmth and the restless creativity of Brazilian music and all that Far Out seeks to represent. “After more than twenty years of Far Out, we are only just beginning to realise our ambitions” surmises Joe. “We are still learning about production, recording and music, always.. and we are fortunate to be surrounded by the most exciting group of musicians and producers who are making consistently brilliant music. We are still intent on finding new stars, but we are immensely proud of what we have achieved so far and our formidable artist roster.”

"Brilliant British-Brazilian label" Daily Telegraph
"15 years of the excellent Far Out" Word
"The original and the best, Far Out has never faltered" Gilles Peterson
"Excellent London-based Brazilian label" The Independent
"UK's leading Brazilian label" The Observer
"UK's foremost Brazilian record label" Clash

Nyron Higor - Pizzicato

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