Águas da Amazonia

Album by Philip Glass & Uakti

Águas da Amazonia is a collection of Philip Glass compositions arranged and performed by the Brazilian ensemble Uakti, inspired by the rivers and environment of the Amazon. Combining minimalist contemporary classical writing with Brazilian percussion and custom-built instruments, it explores water and rainforest themes.
First released: 3rd August 1999

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Águas da Amazonia: Tiquiê River
    1:42
  2. 2.
    Águas da Amazonia: Japurá River
    4:44
  3. 3.
    Águas da Amazonia: Purus River
    7:44
  4. 4.
    Águas da Amazonia: Negro River
    4:20
  5. 5.
    Águas da Amazonia: Madeira River
    3:59
  6. 6.
    Águas da Amazonia: Tapajós River
    2:49
  7. 7.
    Águas da Amazonia: Paru River
    4:25
  8. 8.
    Águas da Amazonia: Xingu River
    5:03
  9. 9.
    Águas da Amazonia: Amazon River
    7:25
  10. 10.
    Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis I
    12:32

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