Nuno Moita’s highlights of 2009

Music releases: David Sylvian –“Manafon” (Samadhisound) Jason Kahn – “Timelines Los Angeles” (Creative Sources) John Zorn –“O’o” (Tzadik) Meerkat – “Kapnos” (Afe/Grey Sparkle/ctrl+alt+canc/Nighthawks Tapes) Sonic Youth – “The Eternal” (Matador) Who Trio –“Less is More” (Clean Feed) Yui Onodera And The Beautiful Schizophonic – “Radiance” (Basses Frequences) Live performances: Alva Noto @ Madeira Dig Festival, …

EME.LL / Olhares de Outono 2009

After 8 years of EME, this year EME turned to EME.LL – EME Live Laptops. This year’s edition is a parallel event dedicated exclusively to laptops in the live performance context. It is also a moment of reflection, a moment of evaluation and a small step into new possible futures. The main focus is now …

Música Experimental Portuguesa – Panorâmica

Rui Eduardo Paes presents a stroll through Portuguese experimental music, featuring guest performances. The first session, “Pionners” is dedicated to the 60s and 70s, highlighting the work of Jorge Lima Barreto, Vítor Rua (Anar Band, Telectu, etc.) and Carlos “Zíngaro” (Plexus, etc.). Session two, “Trânsfugas” looks at the 1980s and 90s and to the work …

Chão: LX Factory, Lisboa 18-20 September

A long (and interesting) program featuring Osso Exótico, Carlos Santos, Emídio Buchinho, André Gonçalves, Nuno Moita, Paulo Raposo, The Beautiful Schizophonic and many others. (Not much) more information at projectochao.blogspot.com.