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I discovered the work of Flora Purim and Airto Moreira when I was very young and have followed their careers with admiration ever since. I was introduced to them by Jom Tob Azulay, who invited me to join a documentary about the two as co-producer and musical director. After we began working on the film, I spoke with Flora about the idea of making an album—one featuring her and Airto—that would complement the film.
—Ricardo Bacelar
Two of the most internationally acclaimed Brazilian artists, regarded as references by generations of musicians and jazz lovers, Flora Purim and Airto Moreira, have returned to the studio at the invitation of musician and producer Ricardo Bacelar. The singer and percussionist immersed themselves in a creative and musical retreat at Jasmin Music studio in Fortaleza, Brazil. The first result of this encounter is the single “Aqui, Oh!”, a collaboration between Toninho Horta and Fernando Brant, which will be released on streaming platforms on August 29, 2025.
The single and the upcoming album by Flora Purim and Airto Moreira—scheduled for 2026—are produced by Ricardo Bacelar, alongside a documentary directed by the award-winning filmmaker Jom Tob Azulay, which captures behind-the-scenes footage of the recordings. Bacelar met the couple through the filmmaker.
“I discovered the work of Flora Purim and Airto Moreira when I was very young and have followed their careers with admiration ever since. I was introduced to them by Jom Tob Azulay, who invited me to join a documentary about the two as co-producer and musical director. After we began working on the film, I spoke with Flora about the idea of making an album—one featuring her and Airto—that would complement the film,” says Bacelar.
Prior to this project, Flora had released “If You Will”, her first album in 15 years, recorded during the pandemic. On the single “Aqui, Oh!”, Flora shares vocals with Ricardo Bacelar, while Airto contributes various percussion parts and vocals. “I presented the song to Flora, she really liked it, and we had the idea to record it together. Airto recorded vocals and percussion,” says Ricardo. “Flora and Airto remain as experimental as ever, always seeking the new and avoiding the obvious. And they do this with an impressive sense of Brazilian identity. Their performance is striking, full of maturity, inventiveness, and musical delicacy,” he adds. The recording will later be included as a bonus track on the upcoming Flora and Airto album.
The entire recording process was captured for a full-length documentary film, directed by Jom Tob Azulay with cinematography by Luís Abramo. “This is the second documentary I’ve made at Jasmin Studio. My goal is to increasingly invest in music documentaries with strong artistic and historical relevance,” Bacelar concludes.
The single “Aqui, Oh!” is being released simultaneously in Brazil, the United States, Japan, and Portugal. In addition to the Flora Purim album, Ricardo Bacelar also recorded a duo album with Airto, featuring original, unreleased compositions by both projects, produced by Jasmin Music. A multi-instrumentalist, singer, and arranger, Ricardo Bacelar has been developing a rich catalog of singles and albums through his label and Jasmin Studio, collaborating with artists such as Flávio Venturini, Leila Pinheiro,
The single and the upcoming album by Flora Purim and Airto Moreira—scheduled for 2026—are produced by Ricardo Bacelar, alongside a documentary directed by the award-winning filmmaker Jom Tob Azulay, which captures behind-the-scenes footage of the recordings. Bacelar met the couple through the filmmaker.
“I discovered the work of Flora Purim and Airto Moreira when I was very young and have followed their careers with admiration ever since. I was introduced to them by Jom Tob Azulay, who invited me to join a documentary about the two as co-producer and musical director. After we began working on the film, I spoke with Flora about the idea of making an album—one featuring her and Airto—that would complement the film,” says Bacelar.
Prior to this project, Flora had released “If You Will”, her first album in 15 years, recorded during the pandemic. On the single “Aqui, Oh!”, Flora shares vocals with Ricardo Bacelar, while Airto contributes various percussion parts and vocals. “I presented the song to Flora, she really liked it, and we had the idea to record it together. Airto recorded vocals and percussion,” says Ricardo. “Flora and Airto remain as experimental as ever, always seeking the new and avoiding the obvious. And they do this with an impressive sense of Brazilian identity. Their performance is striking, full of maturity, inventiveness, and musical delicacy,” he adds. The recording will later be included as a bonus track on the upcoming Flora and Airto album.
The entire recording process was captured for a full-length documentary film, directed by Jom Tob Azulay with cinematography by Luís Abramo. “This is the second documentary I’ve made at Jasmin Studio. My goal is to increasingly invest in music documentaries with strong artistic and historical relevance,” Bacelar concludes.
The single “Aqui, Oh!” is being released simultaneously in Brazil, the United States, Japan, and Portugal. In addition to the Flora Purim album, Ricardo Bacelar also recorded a duo album with Airto, featuring original, unreleased compositions by both projects, produced by Jasmin Music. A multi-instrumentalist, singer, and arranger, Ricardo Bacelar has been developing a rich catalog of singles and albums through his label and Jasmin Studio, collaborating with artists such as Flávio Venturini, Leila Pinheiro,
