We are storytellers and our music was born from our love of the delta blues.

photo © Beatriz Amores

NEWS

WOLVES & GASOLINE | NEW SINGLE & VIDEO

A film by SEBASTIAN BOLENIUS (Kleiner Bruder GBR)

Starring: Andresa Soares

JACARANDÁ

Make up: Sancha Martorell

Styling Andresa : Grazi Sanches

Styling Jacarandá : Maria Tomé

Colorist: Christiano Gelato

Graphics: Gui Athayde

Wolves& Gasoline - Written and recorded by Jacarandá

Mixed and Mastered by Mathieu Morin (BEMO Studio)

Special thanks to Luisa (Sousa & Bras transportes)

Release: November 12th, 2022

“Jacarandá made us fly: from blues to lilac, from Mississippi to Lisbon.” 

“Starting from the already colourful base of Mississippi Blues, Jacarandá fills its musical canvas with the bright tones of tribalism and psychedelic music.”

ABOUT

JACARANDÁ was formed in Lisbon in 2019 by ALBAN HALL (vocals, harmonica, flute, percussions) and PHILIPPE LENZINI (guitar, percussions). In 2023 RICARDO FREITAS joined the band on bass, and in 2024 JONATHAN BARRAL joined on the drums.

Inspired by the universe and the sound of the Mississippi Blues, they take its minimalist and shamanic cadence, electrifying it and mixing it with other influences, ranging from tribal music to psychedelic rock. In 2019, together with bassist Gonçalo Zagalo, the band released their first eponymous EP, followed by a single “Home” in February 2022 and the last single “Wolves and Gasoline” in November 2022. Jacarandá have played in numerous concerts in Portugal and will record their first LP in 2024.

Music for change, for empowerment, for knowledge, for celebration, the magic of storytelling. 

MUSIC

WOLVES & GASOLINE [Single]

Music by Jacarandá

Alban Hall – vocals, harmonica, percussions
Gonçalo Zagalo – bass, backing vocals, percussions
Philippe Lenzini – guitars, backing vocals, percussions

Recorded by Jacarandá

Mix and Mastering: Mathieu Morin (Bemo Studio)

Copyright © Jacarandá 2022 All rights reserved

Released November 17, 2022


HOME [Single]

Music by Jacarandá

Alban Hall – vocals, harmonica, percussions
Gonçalo Zagalo – bass, backing vocals, percussions
Philippe Lenzini – guitars, backing vocals, percussions

Recorded, produced & mixed by Philippe Lenzini

Choir Recording: José Coelho

Choir: Anouk Blanc, Noé Blanc, Olivier Blanc, Joana Cabral, Joaquim Hall, Eduarda Lima, Daniel Rodrigues, Adriano Sérgio, Sofia Valadas

Mastering: Mathieu Morin (Bemo Studio)

Copyright © Jacarandá 2022 All rights reserved

Released February 17, 2022


JACARANDÁ [EP]

Music by Jacarandá

Alban Hall – vocals, harmonica, percussions
Gonçalo Zagalo – bass, backing vocals, percussions
Philippe Lenzini – guitars, backing vocals, percussions

Production, mix: Philippe Lenzini

Mastering: Bernardo Goes

Artwork: Eduarda Lima

Track 3 features segments of MP David Lammy's speech on the Windrush case, delivered to the British Parliament in April 2018

Special thanks to David Lammy and Eduarda Lima

Copyright © Jacarandá 2019

Released February 25, 2019

VIDEOS

GALLERY

LIVE SHOWS

2024

24 SET | FÁBRICA DE ALTERNATIVAS | ALGÉS, LISBOA

11 MAIO | PÁTIO DA CASA | PORTALEGRE

10 MAIO | CAPOTE FEST | ÉVORA

3 MAIO | CASA DO COMUM | LISBOA

2 FEV | COM CALMA - ESPAÇO CULTURAL | BENFICA, LISBOA

13 JAN | FÁBRICA DE ALTERNATIVAS | ALGÉS, LISBOA

2023

11 NOV | ZZ PUB | MÁLAGA | SPAIN

10 NOV | CLUB FARENSE | FARO

4 NOV | SHE - SOCIEDADE HARMONIA EBORENSE | ÉVORA

3 NOV | PÁTIO DA CASA | PORTALEGRE

30 SET | COSSOUL | LISBOA

22 JUL | FACECO 2023 | ODEMIRA, LISBOA

10 JUN | FÁBRICA DE ALTERNATIVAS | ALGÉS, LISBOA

27 MAIO | 18º ENCONTRO DE ALTERNATIVAS | SINTRA

6 MAIO | REPÚBLICA 14 | OLHÃO

23 ABR | FESTIVAL TERMOMETRO | ODEMIRA

14 ABR | ZONA FRANCA | LISBOA

2 ABR | QUINTA DA COMENDA | SÃO PEDRO DO SUL

1 ABR | FESTA DAS QUOTAS | COJA

2022

12 NOV | PENHA SCO | LISBOA

5 NOV | BAR 31 | COLARES

30 OCT | BOA VIDA SOCIAL CLUB | ALJEZUR

2 OCT | FESTIVAL SANA MARESIA | COLARES

27 AUG | 11 DA VILLA | LOULÉ

26 AUG | NAU CATRINETA | FARO

10 JUL | 39º FESTIVAL DE ALMADA | ALMADA

09 JUL | ESPAÇO NATIVA | SÃO LUIS

08 JUL | RAIZ | SINTRA

03 JUL | FESTIVAL SONHORO | LISBOA

02 JUL | CASA DAS VIRTUDES | FARO

01 JUL | NAU CATRINETA | FARO

24 JUN | SEVEN SEAS | CASCAIS

23 JUN | RAIZ | SINTRA

25 MAR | BUS PARAGEM CULTURAL | LISBOA

12 FEV | B.O.T.A. ANJOS | LISBOA

2021

14 DEZ | FÁBRICA BRAÇO DE PRATA | LISBOA

26 NOV | BAR 31 PRAIA DAS MAÇÃS | SINTRA

5 NOV | ZONA FRANCA | LISBOA

29 OUT | BAR 31 PRAIA DAS MAÇÃS | SINTRA

22 OUT | BUS PARAGEM CULTURAL | LISBOA

17 OUT | CASA DAS VIRTUDES | FARO

16 OUT | 11 DA VILLA | LOULÉ

15 OUT | NAU CATRINETA | FARO

14 OUT | PENHASCO | LISBOA

26 SET | BAR 31 PRAIA DAS MAÇÃS | SINTRA

8 JUL | B.O.T.A. ANJOS | LISBOA

26 JUN | BAR 31 PRAIA DAS MAÇÃS | SINTRA

22 MAI | MIAU ASSOCIAÇÃO CULTURAL | LISBOA

2020

22 FEV | FNAC AMADORA | AMADORA

20 FEV | SABOTAGE | LISBOA

26 JAN | FNAC VASCO DA GAMA | LISBOA

25 JAN | BUS PARAGEM CULTURAL | LISBOA

24 JAN | FNAC CASCAIS | SINTRA

2019

20 SET | BUS PARAGEM CULTURAL | LISBOA

8 SET | SIRIGAITA | LISBOA

7 SET | FESTA DO AVANTE | SEIXAL

6 SET | CECAL | LOULÉ

5 SET | NAU CATRINETA | FARO

15 JUN | FÁBRICA BRAÇO DE PRATA | LISBOA

1 JUN | ADAO | BARREIRO

23 MAI | BUS PARAGEM CULTURAL | LISBOA

11 MAI | CREW HASSAN | LISBOA

9 MAR | ROUNDABOUT LX | LISBOA

THE BAND

ALBAN HALL is an English/French performer and multi-instrumentalist based in Lisbon. From 2002 to 2016 he worked as a dancer and musician with choreographers Eleonore Didier, José Laginha, Aldara Bizarro and Marina Nabais. In 2004 he co-founded the world music project OCO and currently works with OCO, Jacarandá and MettaMusic.

PHILIPPE LENZINI is a French musician, composer and producer based in Lisbon. He began his career as a guitarist in the French fusion group Dirty District and has since played and recorded with artists such as Ian Simmonds, Martin Glover, Lofofora, Bazbaz, Klima, among others. He is also a member of the improvisation collective Orchestra Elastique. He composes music for theatre, dance and film.

RICARDO A. FREITAS is a portuguese bass player and composer, working in jazz, improvised music, theatre, dance and video projects. He started in the group Pablibut Sone, went through Wishful Thiking Quintet and 3-Bass-Hit. Currently integrates Al-jiçç and JACARANDÁ. He is part of the duo Mardi Matin, and proposed and developed the Interlúnio and Grip5 projects.