Alfredo Costa Monteiro is a significant figure in European experimental music, who's been exploring sonic realms fearlessly since the mid-1990s. Originally from Porto but based in Barcelona, Costa Monteiro delves into improvisation, installation, sound art, and visual poetry, while constantly researching, whether working solo or collaborating with other like-minded Portuguese and international artists. Costa Monteiro's repertoire spans from traditional instruments like the guitar and accordion to a wide array of objects, both in their original form and altered by him, as well as his own voice. His body of work is a patient exploration of sound's potential, pushing the boundaries of music through various tonal, harmonic, and textural avenues.