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Sofia Tosello: Alma y Luna
by Raul d'Gama Rose
There is a story that bears telling about Brazilian musician/multi-instrumentalist Egberto Gismonti and legendary teacher, Nadia Boulanger. Upon hearing him and evaluating his technique and higher knowledge of harmonic devices, the story goes that Boulanger said to him afterward, Go back and learn the music of your country. This will unlock your voice and the world will then hear you." Gismonti returned to Brazil, spent years in the remotest parts of that country, and is now a great artist and ...
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