Brazilian music legend Hermeto Pascoal, renowned as 'The Sorcerer' for his innovative approach to music, has passed away at age 89. The celebrated musician gained international recognition for creating music from unconventional instruments including water-filled kettles and even a live piglet, whose squeals featured on his 1977 album 'Slaves Mass'.
Born in 1936 in Brazil's northeast Alagoas state, Pascoal's albinism spared him from field labor, allowing him to devote time to music from childhood. His career spanned over six decades, featuring collaborations with iconic musicians including singer Elis Regina and jazz legend Miles Davis, who invited him to contribute three compositions to the 1970 'Live Evil' album and nicknamed him the 'Mad Albino'.
Despite being associated with jazz, Pascoal rejected strict genre classifications, emphasizing his music's roots in Brazilian traditions like chorinho and samba. Recognizable by his long white hair and beard, he continued performing and mentoring young musicians into his eighties, urging artists to push creative boundaries. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary career that left an indelible mark on global music.
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