Thiago Espírito Santo releases “Ybirá”, album weaving baião, jazz and family memory

The multi-instrumentalist releases on February 20 a record honoring his father Arismar and connecting Brazilian traditions with contemporary musical experimentation.Composer and producer Thiago Espírito Santo arrives on digital platforms on February 20 with “Ybirá”, his new album intertwining ancestry, emotional memory and innovation in Brazilian instrumental music. The work features 10 original tracks dialoguing with baião, choro, jazz and experimentation, reaffirming the artist’s uniqueness in the contemporary scene.The album title, of Tupi-Guarani origin, means “tree” and synthesizes the symbolic force of the project. Each composition functions as a branch sprouting from deep roots: Brazilian music traditions, family legacy and the references that shaped Thiago’s sonic identity since childhood.

Tribute to father and master

The defining presence of Arismar do Espírito Santo, Thiago’s father and master multi-instrumentalist, permeates the entire record. His work, artistic posture and musical generosity shaped the composer’s sensitivity from early on. “Ybirá” presents itself as a gesture of continuity and memory, where past and present dialogue in permanent movement.The album also draws from the lyrical springs of Dominguinhos and the inventiveness of Hermeto Pascoal, building bridges between generations and musical languages. Arismar’s multiple and expansive musicality serves as the central axis of this sonic construction.

Tree metaphor structures the record

The concept of “Ybirá” is structured around the metaphor of the tree, where each element has its own meaning. The roots represent ancestry, family and culture. The trunk translates formation and musical identity. The branches open to diverse references and languages. The fruits manifest in the original compositions, transforming into sonic heritage.The ten tracks traverse baião, choro, improvisation, jazz and experimental music, stitching together languages with freedom and distinct identity. The result is a work honoring traditions while embracing the exploration of new sonic territories.Details:Album: “Ybirá”Artist: Thiago Espírito SantoRelease: February 20, 2026Platforms: All digital platformsPhoto: Disclosure