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Fragments: Modern Tradition is a collection of compositions written by Nana Vasconcelos for six films. The music is appropriately atmospheric, and takes on a myriad of ethnic influences from around the world. Indeed, the first track "Vento Chamando Vento" sounds amazingly similar to fellow multi-ethnicists Dead Can Dance. Vasconcelos utilizes a variety of percussion instruments -- cowbells, shakers and drums -- to achieve the sounds of open landscapes. The album is not all space and wind, however. A fine backing band helps Vasconcelos create a number of musical textures, including the incredibly peppy "Forró Para Antero" and the poly-rhythmic "Let's Go to the Jungle." While this album does not shine with the brilliance of other work like Saudades and Bush Dance, it is a worthwhile addition to Vasconcelos' catalog. ~ Stacia Proefrock, All Music Guide
Fragments: Modern Tradition
01/01/1997 | Tzadik
All Music Guide Review
Fragments: Modern Tradition Track Listing
Credits of Fragments: Modern Tradition
- Allan Tucker
- Mastering
- John Zorn
- Executive Producer
- Kimsu Theiler
- Artwork
- Prince Vasconcelos du Bois
- Producer
- Jorge Araujo
- Still Pictures
- Pamela Driggs
- Vocals, ?
- Cininho
- Accordion
- Jim Cruz
- Flute
- Eleonora Alberto
- Portrait Photography
- Rogerio
- Bass
- Cyro Baptista
- Pandeiro, ?
- Egberto Gismonti
- Strings, ?
- Romero Lubambo
- Guitar, ?
- Naná Vasconcelos
- Percussion, Vocals, Main Performer, ?
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