Hugo Race, internationally based producer, composer, performer and author, delivers intense sonic
soundscapes that merge folk, experimentalism, electronica and rock. In the arc of three decades Hugo
has left a mercurial trail of musical works spanning his many releases and multiple international
collaborations across studio albums, film and theatre productions, touring and festivals. In 2016, Hugo’s
first book was published by Transit Lounge (Australia), describing his musical journey across three
decades entitled Road Series. In 2022 he released his latest album Once Upon A Time In Italy.
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