Tiago Varela

Tiago Varela is a Lisbon-based multidisciplinary artist and musician whose creative work crosses music, drawing, architecture and sound production. He plays accordion, melodica, guitars, keyboards, voice and fan organ and frequently participates in performances using instruments as sources of unusual colour and texture.

His improvisation and electroacoustic work includes Variable Geometry Orchestra, Isotope Ensemble, Suspensão and IKB. He is also active in recording, mixing and mastering, moving between the roles of instrumentalist and sound technician. The large number of Creative Sources recordings featuring him reflects long-term participation in Lisbon's experimental scene.

On Creative Sources, Tiago Varela is credited on 15 releases, including Saigón (CS371), Maat Mons (CS406), Ma'adim Vallis DOUBLE CD (CS494), among other recordings.