Quinta Essência Studio, located in Alentejo (Portugal), is among the recording spaces linked to the 26th Latin Grammy 2025 nominations. The album Shin-Urayasu, by the duo Richard Scofano (bandoneón) and Alfredo Minetti (piano), was nominated for Best Tango Album. The album includes tracks such as Milonga del Destino, A Don Valeriano Fernández, Impromptu No.1 – For Bandoneón Solo, Guarania para Alicia, and Frenético.
Musician Yamandu Costa received two nominations in this edition, both in the Best Instrumental Album category: with the album Ida e Volta and the project Saga (in partnership with Martín Sued & Orquestra Assintomática).
Recorded at Quinta Essência Studio, Saga combines Yamandu Costa’s 7-string guitar with Martín Sued’s bandoneón, leading the Orquestra Assintomática. The seven tracks cross South American music genres—from tango to candombe, from classical to popular—celebrating the power of collaboration and collective creation.
The nomination reaffirms Yamandu Costa’s international recognition as a virtuoso guitarist and a prominent figure in Latin instrumental music. Being nominated twice in the same category highlights his recent productivity and artistic versatility.
For fans and curious listeners, it’s an excellent opportunity to explore his releases and discover work produced in Portugal with international projection.
Saga — Yamandu Costa | Shin-Urayasu — Richard Scofano e Alfredo Minetti
