Ópera das Pedras

2011 / Selo SESC

A live album capturing the soundtrack of the multimedia show Ópera das Pedras (Opera of Stones), created by artist Denise Milan and co-directed by Lee Breuer of the New York-based group Mabou Mines. The project blends music, theater, and visual arts in a poetic reflection on the relationship between humanity and nature. This album preserves the show's symbolic power and philosophical depth. Badi Assad plays the role of Agrégora, giving voice to compositions by André Mehmari, Clarice Assad, Marco Antônio Guimarães, Naná Vasconcelos, Carlinhos Antunes, and herself. Recorded live at Teatro do SESC Ipiranga.

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2023

Waves

An album dedicated to Brazilian music, exploring the boundaries between classical and popular genres. It includes works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Hermeto Pascoal, and original compositions by Sérgio Assad, reflecting the richness and complexity of Brazil's musical tradition. According to Sérgio, it's a type of music that defies categorization — 'some call it jazz, others call it avant-garde, but in Brazil we simply call it popular music.'

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2015

Two Worlds One

A collaborative album with pianist Cornelius Kreusch, guitarist Johannes Kreusch, and percussionist Jamey Haddad — blending jazz with world music.

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2010

Badi Assad Solo – DVD

Released in celebration of Badi Assad's 20-year career, this audiovisual recording captures all the vibrant energy and emotional intensity of her live performances. Directed and produced by her nephew Rodrigo Assad, the DVD is divided into three distinct sets, each revealing a different facet of her artistic versatility — from experimental music to intimate songs and the richness of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB). A powerful and sensitive portrait of a career marked by innovation and heartfelt performance.

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1998

Chameleon

Badi Assad's debut in a multinational record label, the album brings together original compositions and classics of Brazilian music—such as "Ponta de Areia" by Milton Nascimento and Fernando Brant. With a mix of pop, flamenco, and jazz, the album showcases Badi's vocal and instrumental versatility. The track "Waves" was included in the soundtrack of the film It Runs in the Family, starring Kirk and Michael Douglas.

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