Moving through to the most eloquent part of an axis where a broader repertoire meets blues guitar inspired music, ‘O Que Já Importa’ represents above all an autobiographical departure: a standpoint of sudden authorial identity shift through to a fluid integration of movement and synthesis in music.

Aiming for cohesiveness within the frameworks of a double trio – guitar, bass and drums meet vocal trio – meant telling the story by means of a change in the ways of interaction between musicians according to a song´s particular identity requirements.

A strong emphasis is put on rhythm and rhythmic inventiveness in an endeavor to surpass stereotypical roles when it comes to letting the inner designs of each song prosper. Each composition unveils itself as if its own universe, homogenous in character, allows for the unique ability of creating a standpoint from which one can glance the diversity and path spanning the record as a whole.

Guest appearances by the artists Capicua and Salvador Sobral stand as pivotal contributions, as ambassadors of spoken word and lyrics in Portuguese, respectively.

All compositions by Afonso Pais | Poem “Comfort”: Capicua | “Ermo”, “Ermo – Other”: lyrics and music by Afonso Pais

Recorded at Namouche Studios by Joaquim Monte | Mixing and mastering by André Tavares, Atlântico Blue Studio | Cover and graphics by André Tentúgal and Pais da França