Obrigado

Obrigado is a composition by percussionist and composer Trilok Gurtu, featured as the third track on his studio album God is a Drummer. Released on February 7, 2020, the album appeared under the German record label Jazzline in CD format.

The track spans 6 minutes and 40 seconds and exemplifies Gurtu’s fusion of Indian classical rhythms with contemporary jazz and world music elements. The album title reflects Gurtu’s philosophical approach to percussion, framing drumming as a spiritual and universal language. Specific instrumentation, contributing musicians, or lyrical content for Obrigado remain undocumented in available sources.

God is a Drummer marked Gurtu’s continued exploration of cross-cultural musical dialogues, building on his decades-long career as a pioneer in global fusion music. The album’s production details, recording locations, and additional personnel credits are not publicly specified. Gurtu composed, arranged, and performed the primary percussion parts across the release, maintaining his signature blend of traditional Indian instruments with electronic and acoustic textures.

The track title Obrigado—Portuguese for \"thank you\"—suggests thematic or stylistic connections to Brazilian or Lusophone musical traditions, though Gurtu did not provide explicit commentary on its inspiration. The album received distribution in European and international markets, targeting audiences for jazz, world music, and experimental fusion genres.