Nuno Mindelis – Angola Blues (Nuno Mindelis , 2020)
Angola Blues showcases the music of excellent Angolan blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Nuno Mindelis. He moved to Brazil many years ago and has been making blues rock with Angolan Kimbundu-language vocals combined with African and Latin American rhythms plus a little reggae as well.
His style is influenced by the music and guitar style of Carlos Santana as well as Chicago blues. On Angola Blues, Mindelis invited two of Brazil’s most famous musicians, percussionist Airto Moreira and vocalist Flora Purim. Both of them have been living in the United States for many years and are well-known in the jazz and world music scenes.
The song selection includes traditional Angolan songs that Nuno heard on Angolan radio as he grew up along with his original songs and a tribute to Brazil through a cover of Jorge Bem’s famous “Pais Tropical.”
The band on Angola Blues includes Nuno Mindelis on lead and backing vocals, guitars, and clapping; Marcos Klis on electric and acoustic bass, and backing vocals; Dhieego Andrade on drums, Allex Bessa on keyboards; and Ilker Ezaki on congas, cuica, jembe, handclaps, cowbells, güiro, caxixi, ganzá and tambourine.
Guest musicians: Márcio Lomira on Rhodeas piano and Hammond organ; Jessica Areias on lead and backing vocals; Ed Staudinger on Hammond organ and Wurlitzer piano; and Denison Fernandes on handclaps.
Special guests: Airto Moreira on tambourines, cowbells, plant seeds, vocal sounds, stomps and effects; and Flora Purim on vocals.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.