Hermeto Pascoal
- Type: Legacy Bandleader
- Country: Brazil
- Born: June 22, 1936 in Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil
- Died: September 13, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
Hermeto Pascoal is a revered Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist known as 'O Bruxo' (The Sorcerer) for his unclassifiable music and ability to create sounds from unconventional objects. A self-taught prodigy, his work blends Brazilian folk traditions with avant-garde jazz and experimental concepts. He gained international fame after his appearance on *Miles Davis*'s 1971 album 'Live-Evil', with Davis calling him "the most impressive musician in the world". Pascoal's own albums, such as the landmark 'Slaves Mass' for #Warner Bros.#, showcase his complex orchestration and improvisational genius, solidifying his status as a unique and influential figure in world music.
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Hermeto Pascoal Discography
- Slaves Mass (1977) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- Zabumb锚-bum-谩 (1979) - Album - rated 4.03/5
- C茅rebro magn茅tico (1980) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Sinfonia em quadrinhos (2026) - Album - rated 3.7/5