Senga, by Inês Loubet

Senga

by Inês Loubet

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Beautiful black vinyl featuring artwork by Andrea Tolaini

Includes digital pre-order of Senga. You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

shipping out on or around May 17, 2024

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Streaming + Download

Pre-order of Senga. You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

Purchasable with gift card

releases May 17, 2024

£8 GBP or more

1.	Haja Paciência
2.	Guri 05:12	buy track
3.	Sambo Mesmo Sem 04:47	buy track
4.	Sapo Jacaré
5.	Mel de Abelha
6.	Olha o Rio 04:39	buy track
7.	Dandē da Bahia
8.	Sab Sabim 04:06	buy track
9.	Semente
10.	A Todas as Mulheres

about

Navigating vibrant influences of Latin-jazz, Tropicália and joyful grooves; multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer and producer Inês Loubet presents her utterly gorgeous debut album ‘Senga’. The album covers Inês’ experiences over the past five years, originating in Portugal, travelling through Brazil, before finding home in London.

Previously, Inês co-wrote and performed on Caravela’s album 'Orla' on None More Records, which was praised by the likes of Gilles Peterson and The Line of Best Fit. Her music has been played on Jazz FM, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 3, NTS and Soho Radio. A relentless live performer, she’s played alongside Brazilian legends Gilberto Gil & João Bosco, graced the stage of The Royal Albert Hall, Union Chapel, and O2 Shepherds Bush, around UK and international tours.

The album explores a range of profound themes including nature, travel, grief, unconditional love, separation, family dynamics, and the nuanced experience of womanhood in contemporary society. Dedications to the music, philosophy and revolutionary history of samba (‘Sambo Mesmo Sem’), everyday observations of joy (‘Guri’), and motivating generational change for the better (‘Sab Sabim’); glide across romantic harmonies and the Brazilian rhythms at the melodic heart of the album.

“I started writing whilst living in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, in February 2020”, says Inês. “I was shy and hadn't written fully composed tracks before then. During lockdown I received support from The Arts Council’s DYCP, started making demos, gained confidence and started playing them live”. In October 2022 Inês was presented with the Drake YoLanda award and went to Giant Wafer studio in Wales for three days, before recording the final vocals at her home studio and mixing and mastering in Porto, Portugal.

Inês is joined on the album by a band of close friends. Percussionist and long-time collaborator Jansen Santana from Salvador da Bahia brings the soul of the drums, the tambor. “I always have the Bahia drums present in my mind when I write a new composition. I studied Latin percussion at University and then lived in Salvador absorbing all that heritage and knowledge”. Playing four different stringed instruments on the album, Greg Sanders is a long-time friend and collaborator from London “I met him in a samba band in 2015 and he was the first person I ever showed my songs to and played with”. The band is completed by Ruta Sipola on flute, Jake Burgess on tenor sax, Peu Meurray who recorded a lot of the percussion and lead vocals, and bassist Julio de Castro from Sao Paulo. “I was blown away by his bass playing, his swing and creativity, his ton of experience and professionalism but also his voice - he's an amazing singer and I believe that adds a lot to the magic”.

Inês concludes, “Last year, I had a show in London and I asked everyone in the audience to write down what they felt when they listened to the music. These are some of the things they wrote: wholesome, refreshing, lifted, moving, joyful, happy, nostalgic, warmth, force, goosebumps, emotional, togetherness, transported, rooted”. ‘Senga’ captures all of these feelings and more in a memorable first impression from a highly talented musician.

credits

releases May 17, 2024

All songs written, arranged and produced by Inês Loubet

Inês Loubet - voice, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Julio Castro - electric bass, backing vocals
Greg Sanders - electric guitar
Jansen Santana - percussion, backing vocals
Peu Meurray - percussion, backing vocals
Ruta Spinola - flute

Recorded at Giant Wafer Studios, Wales
Engineered by Viktor Volaric-Horvat (Undular Productions)
Mixed and Mastered by Rui Ferreira at Antena Zero

Artwork by Andrea Tolaini
With additional design by Jonny Drop and Sara Felgueiras

Released by Albert's Favourites
A&R by Adam Scrimshire

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about

Inês Loubet London, UK

Inês Loubet is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist that writes danceable songs that seamlessly blend improvisation and jazz harmony with captivating melodies and powerful lyrics. Loubet's musical journey has been marked by notable performances at prestigious venues and festivals. ... more