New track with Brazilian singer Josyara

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Working with Josyara was such a refreshing experience. She’s an incredibly talented singer, guitarist, and composer. Based in São Paulo, Josyara came to Lisbon last June for a few weeks. I first saw her perform an intimate gig at Valsa bar, and I was completely blown away by her artistry. I reached out to her afterward and proposed collaborating on a track together. She agreed, and just a couple of days later—on my birthday—we locked ourselves in the studio. This song is the result!

Here’s the official video of the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6r3fB80qZohttps://

Here’s a short video of the recording process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSYSzW4BrjI

Press Release:

"Hailing from Juazeiro in the State of Bahia, Brazil, Josyara is one of the most captivating voices of a new Brazilian generation. At 28 years old, she has already released two albums deeply rooted in the tradition of Brazil’s greatest musicians (Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, and Gilberto Gil) and the sounds of the sertão region. Constantly seeking new musical experiences, Josyara presents Iara Correnteza, a single with electronic accents, produced by French beatmaker iZem during the summer in Lisbon.

Iara is the name of her grandmother, but it’s also the name of a divine, mythological figure: a mermaid whose unparalleled beauty enchants anyone who encounters her. In the song, Josyara finds herself captivated by this mythical voice from the depths of the rivers and embarks on an exploration of the magic powers of freshwater. This track is both an ode to nature and the Rio São Francisco, two elements that have profoundly shaped the singer’s life and perspective. It’s also a mystical reflection on life itself. The water symbolizes a quest for balance, an invitation to contemplation and indulgence, echoing the intricate paths within us.

Iara Correnteza represents a meeting point between the globe-trotting producer iZem and Brazilian folklore, bridging the gap between tradition and electro-acoustic aesthetics. This song also marks the launch of the French label Elis Records, based in Lisbon and co-founded by iZem, Arnaud Daniélou and Lekin, co-founder of the pioneering Parisian web radio Le Mellotron."