Thelmo Cristovam (b. 1975) from Brazil, has been living in Pernambuco since 1981. He studied physics and mathematics. He has participated in various electroacoustic and improvising groups like Hrönir, Combo Recife de Improviso, Botânicos, Abillas. He has also performed in duos and trios with Fernando Torres and Filipe Giraknob among other figures of the current free improvisation scene of Brazil. He has released a great body of work in various media/formats (mp3, ogg, CDR, tape), in several countries (Brazil, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, Mexico, Argentina, USA, Australia, Portugal, Germany, Basque Country, France, Chile), through various labels (MUSICYOURMINDWILLLOVEYOU, Test Tube, Tormentaa, Rádio Frei Damião, TIBProd, Frigida, Menthe de Chat, No Lyrics, Krakilsk, Bone Structure, Amplified.Music.Pollution, Desetxea, Earsheltering 013, Antena, Cum Shot, Fronha). His main subject is research in psychoacoustics. He is into extended playing techniques on wind instruments (c-melody saxophone, pocket trumpet, valve trombone, flute), in phonography/field recordings and in electronics (feedback mixer, computer/laptop). Nowadays, he investigates radio art, sound poetry and brazilian indigenous music. |
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