The Grupo Martelo releases its new album, Sotaque, celebrating a unique fusion between concert and popular music. The title — which means “accent” in Portuguese — reflects the group’s distinctive musical voice, shaped by the richness of Brazilian rhythms and the expressive power of percussion instruments. The work dives into contemporary Brazilian instrumental music and reinterprets it with freshness and authenticity.

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In Sotaque, every note reveals the quartet’s identity. The result is a singular musical universe, marked by diverse influences and a contemporary perspective. The album reaffirms Martelo’s mission to expand the horizons of chamber music, establishing the group as an artistic reference and inviting listeners to discover new ways of feeling and hearing Brazilian music.