nyron higor: nyron higor
Francisco Espregueira
Nyron Higor unveils his self-titled album on Far Out Recordings, a project brimming with quiet wonder and potent emotion. Hailing from Maceió, Higor draws deeply from the traditions of Northeastern Brazilian music and golden-era MPB, weaving these roots together with global influences and contemporary production techniques within the peaceful confines of his home studio. This blend results in a uniquely dreamlike vision, one that speaks to both personal experience and universal themes of hope. Following the acclaim garnered by his self-released instrumental debut, Fio de Lâmina (2022), Higor’s new album expands into a more lyrical and expansive territory, exploring transcendence and triumph.
As Higor explains, the album is a “test of resistance” and a significant milestone in his life as a young Black man from a humble background in Northeast Brazil, imbuing the work with a distinct political context. Recorded in São Paulo with 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, the album showcases a cutting-edge development in Higor’s musical journey. From the intimate grandeur of opener "Ciranda" to the soaring brilliance of lead single "São Só Palavras" (featuring Sol and Berle), and the natural beauty of "Louro Cantador," each of the ten tracks resonates with raw intimacy, joy, longing, and the otherworldly ingenuity that defines Brazilian music. Higor’s acuity for sound and silence draws listeners into a space that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant, a place where liberation, contemplation, and victory intertwine. Nyron Higor is available on vinyl.