Rui Eduardo Paes is a highly accomplished figure in the music industry with extensive experience spanning almost four decades. As a journalist, he has authored ten books, exploring the intricate connections between music, philosophy, sociology, and other arts. Rui's expertise also extends to providing liner notes for a diverse range of Portuguese and international records. Additionally, he has made significant contributions as a producer and co-producer, mentored countless individuals of all ages, and taught subjects such as improvisation, the history of experimental music, and the evolution of jazz. Rui's impact as a writer, journalist, and promoter in Portugal is widely recognized: He served as the chief editor of the website Jazz.Pt for 15 years and has written for publications such as Rimas and Batidas, where he explored pop music, rock, performance art, and dance. His talents also extend to programming and curation, as he has organized numerous concerts and festivals. Furthermore, Rui's creative endeavors include his own music, particularly as part of the electronic punk duo Astronauta Desaparecido. Translations of his texts into English, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, Russian, and Japanese have further expanded his global reach. Born in Mozambique and later naturalized as a Portuguese citizen, Rui's work is enriched by his diverse heritage from Jewish ancestors.