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Freire, Sofia / Ernesto Rodrigues / Flak

O Manifesto dos Passaros

(Creative Sources

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Personnel:

Sofia Freire-poetry, voice

Ernesto Rodrigues-viola, crackle box

Flak-electric guitar, electronics

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UPC: 5609063408973

Label: Creative Sources
Catalog ID: cs897
Squidco Product Code: 37562

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2026
Country: Portugal
Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold
Recorded at Alfarim Studios, in Alfarim, Portugal, between November, 2024, and February, 2025, by Flak.

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• Show Bio for Ernesto Rodrigues

"He has been playing the violin for 30 years and in that time has played all genres of music ranging from contemporary music to free jazz and improvised music, live and in the studio.

His main interest shifted towards contemporary improvised and composed music.

The relationship with his instruments is focused in sonic and textural elements.

Electronic music was an early influence on his approach to violin playing, which challenges traditional romantic concepts of the violin/viola through use of preparations and micro tuning.

Active in different settings on the Portuguese scene for free improvised music, both as a collaborator and in leading his own groups.

Music for Dance, Cinema, Video and Performance.

Has created the record label Creative Sources Recordings in 1999, which mainly concentrates on releasing experimental and electro-acoustic music."

-Creative Sources (http://creativesourcesrec.com/creative_artists.html)
11/9/2026

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Flak is an improvising and rock guitarist, best known for the Portuguese rock band Rádio Macau.-Squidco 11/9/2026

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Track Listing:

1. Bico Pena 09:13

2. Coracao Binario 04:22

3. Memoria de um Voo 12:53

4. Seres do Mundo 05:00

5. Sobre a Mulher Passaro 04:07

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