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Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Guri Assis Brasil announces the release of his debut solo album as Animal Invisível (NUB072), an instrumental project that transforms pandemic uncertainty into rhythmic power and groove. The album will roll out through a series of digital singles beginning December 11, with the full digital release on April 17, 2025, and physical album available May 15, 2025.
Born on the Brazil-Uruguay border and bringing the cultural richness of that region to his music, Guri has built an impressive career collaborating with Brazilian music icons including Otto, Céu, Criolo, and the late Luiz Melodia. He's contributed guitar work to landmark albums like Gal Costa's Pele do Futuro and Orquestra Frevo do Mundo, Vol. 1 featuring Caetano Veloso and Duda Beat.
Animal Invisível began taking shape during the pandemic, with its title inspired by the invisible threat that put the world on pause. But rather than dwelling in darkness, Guri transmutes that uncertainty into strength through nine tracks that feel like an epic jam session, guided by groove and rhythmic intensity.
"When I played the first chords of 'Que Delícia é Viver,' the first feeling I had was simply joy," says Guri. "This album is about finding that light, that power in the music, even when the world feels uncertain."
The album showcases Guri's versatility, blending influences from 1970s Brazilian instrumental music that married samba and American funk to jazz, alternative rock, and modern French electronic acts like Air. His guitar serves as the convergence point for layers of sound featuring Hammond organ, horn sections, psychedelic synths, and even vocoder experiments.
Recorded remotely between 2020 and 2023 with an exceptional lineup of musicians—including Pupillo, founding drummer of Nação Zumbi, and acclaimed trombonist Antonio Neves—the album captures both the isolation and creative connection of its time. Tracks range from the dancefloor energy of "Estriquinada" (a Brazilian boogie inspired by Marcos Valle and Lincoln Olivetti) to the harmonically complex "Dendê" featuring string quartet arrangements.