Label Blaxtream marks its 10th anniversary with O Tempo das Cores, recorded at the legendary Studio La Buissonne in southern France. Out March 27.
Ten years after its first recording, Brazilian label Blaxtream is celebrating with a project that captures the full depth of its artistic vision: a new album cut at Studio La Buissonne in Pernes-les-Fontaines, southern France. The studio has long been tied to the ECM Records legacy and is regarded as one of the finest acoustic spaces in the world for instrumental music.
The album brings together four leading figures of contemporary Brazilian instrumental music: Edu Ribeiro (drums), Vinícius Gomes (guitar and acoustic guitar), Toninho Ferragutti (accordion), and Bruno Migotto (double bass). Recording and mixing were handled by Gérard de Haro, the studio’s longtime chief engineer and a key figure behind many of the most celebrated albums in international instrumental music.
A long-held dream, finally realized
The choice of La Buissonne was deeply personal. Thiago Monteiro, who handled post-production and mastering, describes the experience as far more than a technical decision.
“Recording at La Buissonne was a dream we had nurtured for a long time. It’s a studio where iconic records were born, with breathtakingly beautiful sounds. In every corner, you can feel the history written by our idols and references. Bringing our Brazilian music to that space was a very special moment. The idea was to bring together artists with musical complicity and a strong relationship with both improvisation and composition. Each one brought two pieces, and from there the album built itself through a dialogue between those musical languages.” — Thiago Monteiro, post-production and mastering
Eight compositions, one collective voice
Each musician contributed two original compositions, giving the album a plural and genuinely collaborative character. Vinícius Gomes opens with Pecadinho and Cura, while Toninho Ferragutti contributes Alfredo and Egberto — pieces that quietly nod to the masters of Brazilian music. Bruno Migotto brings Bode On and the title track, O Tempo das Cores. Edu Ribeiro closes the set with Pro Fernando and Osasqueana.
Together, the eight tracks move through contrasting moods and textures, exploring polyrhythmic layers with sensitivity and a rare sense of mutual trust among the players.
33 albums in, eyes on the horizon
With 33 albums in its catalog — all devoted to original Brazilian instrumental music — Blaxtream sees this release as both a milestone and a statement of intent.
“In this anniversary year, releasing a project like this carries great meaning for us. It is a way of celebrating these ten years while looking ahead to the path we still want to travel.” — Thalita Magalhães, executive producer, Blaxtream
The project was sponsored by Azul Brazilian Airlines, which made the musicians’ travel to Europe possible, and by Imediato Nexway.
Event Info
- Album: O Tempo das Cores — Blaxtream
- Release date: March 27, 2026, on all digital platforms
- Musicians: Edu Ribeiro (drums), Vinícius Gomes (guitar, acoustic guitar), Toninho Ferragutti (accordion), Bruno Migotto (double bass)
- Recording and mixing: Gérard de Haro, Studio La Buissonne, Pernes-les-Fontaines, France
- Post-production and mastering: Thiago Monteiro
- Executive production: Thalita Magalhães
- Sponsors: Azul Brazilian Airlines and Imediato Nexway
