With a few more instrumental solos than regular
Lobo albums,
Cantiga De Longe takes advantage of the genius of the arranger/instrumentalist
Hermeto Pascoal. The album has other stars, including percussionist
Airto Moreira and drummer Cláudio Slom. There are several important songs on this album: "Casa Forte" (which would be recorded later by
Flora Purim), "Mariana, Mariana," "Cantiga de Longe," "Zanzibar," and others. Not
Lobo's biggest hits, but beautiful melodies and lyrics on an album with stronger instrumental support. ~ Alvaro Neder