Raphael Rabello & Dino 7 Cordas
Raphael Rabello & Dino 7 Cordas
1991
Why This Album Matters
Raphael Rabello & Dino 7 Cordas represents a seminal encounter between two of the greatest exponents of the seven-string guitar in Brazilian music. The album celebrates the virtuosity of Raphael Rabello, recognised as one of the most notable guitarists of all time, whose exuberant technique and vibrant interpretations established him as a giant of choro and MPB. His mastery of the instrument, especially the seven-string guitar, is central to the album's musical identity. The collaboration with Dino 7 Cordas, a figure of profound influence for Rabello himself, lends the work a dimension of mutual respect and admiration. Dino, who saw in Rabello a 'complete artist' without limitations of technique, speed, or harmonic good taste, brought his own experience and authority to the project. This album, therefore, is a testament to instrumental excellence and the rich tradition of the Brazilian guitar, where the fusion of these two masters' styles manifests in its full splendour.
Context
Raphael Rabello had an early musical education, coming from a family of musicians and learning the guitar with his elder brother, as well as taking lessons with Jayme Florence, the legendary 'Meira'. His immersion in the seven-string guitar was heavily influenced by Dino 7 Cordas, whose style shaped his approach to the instrument. Rabello was already working professionally in his teens, making his first supporting appearance at the age of 14 on a choro recording. Despite Rabello's profound admiration and insistence, he never had formal lessons with Dino 7 Cordas, making the recording of this album a remarkable and almost ironic collaboration in his career. Rabello even adopted the name 'Rafael 7 Cordas' early in his career, such was his dedication to the instrument and the influence of his unofficial mentor. By the 1980s, Rabello was an in-demand instrumentalist, participating in important recordings within the samba scene.
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Credits
Raphael Rabello
Dino 7 Cordas, Raphael Rabello
Barry Powley, Peter Klam
Dino 7 Cordas
Raphael Rabello
Neco
Jorginho Do Pandeiro
Celso Silva
Dino 7 Cordas, Raphael Rabello
Nivaldo Duarte
Cristina Portella
Wilton Montenegro
Sérgio Cabral
Geoff Gilbert
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Discogs
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