New Núcleo Contemporâneo discs in 2001

Founded four years ago by São Paulo-based musicians Benjamin Taubkin, Teco Cardoso and Mané Silveira, Núcleo Contemporâneo (or Contemporary Nucleous) established itself as an independent label mostly dedicated to instrumental music. Along 2001, eight new releases are going to fatten their catalogue: Caminhos Cruzados, by saxophonist Teco Cardoso and acoustic guitarist Ulisses Rocha (coming out this week); Orquestra Popular de Câmara II; Percussões do Brasil (recorded live with guests like Naná Vasconcelos, Airto Moreira and João Parahyba; Piano à Brasileira; Caderno de Composições; Bonsai II, by Mané Silveira's group; Música Para Gente Grande and Paralelas. More information at www.nucleo.art.br