If flamboyant guitarist Gaëlle Solal has learned one truth above all, it's that some paths must wind and turn before they reach their destination. Her close collaboration with Brazilian musicians, both in Rio and far beyond, has taught her not only the language but also the effortless grace of the carioca rhythms that have captivated our musical imagination for more than a century. From choro to maxixe, these nostalgic or vibrant pieces transport us to a place on earth that continues to fascinate us, precisely because it never stops changing. From the roots of the brejeiro to Heitor Villa-Lobos's concerto and the clear folk instinct of Chiquinha Gonzaga, Gaëlle Solal takes us on an inspired celebration of the magical myth of the saci. Here, through the voice of composer Clarice Assad, this mischievous spirit of Rio has become a concerto for Brazil's quintessential instrument, one we've long dreamed of hearing up close.