CéU Is Back With an EP Signaling the Release of a New Full-Length

Brazilian singer/songwriter CéU, who recently gave birth to her first child, has just released a four-track EP titled Cangote on Six Degrees Records. In anticipation of her second full-length since her 2007 self-titled breakthrough album, Cangote was recorded with CéU's musical soul mate, producer Beto Villares, who last year saw the U.S. release of his own beautifully crafted debut. Producer and engineer Gustavo Lenza (CéU’s touring engineer for the past 4 years) and soundtrack producer Gui Amabis, who collaborated with CéU on the Sonantes project, also added their magic touch to the new EP. The title-track is a daiphanous love song featuring the late legendary Brazilian drummer Gigante Brasil and Cuban keyboard player Pepe Cisneros who adds cool mystique with organ-infused soundscapes. “Bubuia," a song about floating on the surface of life, was written by CéU in collaboration with two of the most prominent Brazilian singers who are part of a new wave of the country's indie music scene. They are Anelis Assumpção, daughter of one of the most important composers and performers to come out of the São Paulo music scene ever – Itamar Assumpção – and Thalma de Freitas, vocalist of the band Orquestra Imperial. The EP also features the first studio versions of two songs that have been part of CéU’s live repertoire. CéU and her live band composed “Sonâmbulo” on the road. The studio version was done with her band and Villares on guitar. “Visgo de Jaca” is a classic samba made famous by singer Martinho da Vila back in the 70’s. This song also features CéU’s live band, who masterfully evoke the right kind of urban feel by updating the song. Soulful drums, percussion and pandeiro are laced with a retro keyboard groove and CéU's tradmark velvety vocals. Starting in July CéU will launch a brief U.S. tour, with performances in Seattle, New York, L.A. and San Francisco. For more info check go to www.sixdegreesrecords.com