Brazilian-born, now Los Angeles-based Gabriel da Rosa. Conceived as an ode to his homeland of Brazil, this album honors his family, his surroundings, and the country's Indigenous and working-class people. Sonically, it centers on traditional Brazilian music while folding in psychedelic vocal effects, rock-leaning fuzz guitar and groovy funk techniques picked up in LA, resulting in bossa nova/samba that's a genuinely intriguing listen. Across all 11 tracks, powerful messages meet free-spirited Brazilian musical expression beautifully — from "Pê Patu Pá" (sample3), a weave of Rhodes and birdsong paying tribute to conservation efforts for the endangered sabiá, Brazil's national bird, to "Sabor Humanidade," which speaks to Gaza and the state of the world. Recommended. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)