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Pan-Atlantic Messages from Bonga

Angel Romero November 8, 2016 1 Comment AngolaAngolan musicBongasemba

Bonga – Recados De Fora (Lusafrica, 2016) Angolan singer-songwriter Bonga is one of the great artists of the Portuguese-speaking world. His new album, Recados de…

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Artist Profiles: Waldemar Bastos

Angel Romero June 17, 2016 No Comments AfropopAngolaAngolan musicfadoWaldemar Bastos

Waldemar Bastos was one of the best known artists from Angola. He lived in Portugal and the United States during his last years, working with…

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Artist Profiles: Lulendo

Angel Romero June 17, 2016 No Comments AngolaAngolan musicLulendo

Lulendo was born in Maquela do Zombo, in the province of Uige in Angola. His musical initiation was twofold there: in Luanda, where he grew…

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Artist Profiles: Gato Bedseyele

Angel Romero June 17, 2016 No Comments AngolaAngolan musicGato Bedseyele

Gato Bedseyele was forced to flee Angola in 1986 and now lives in Belgium. A founding member of the Angolan group Afra Sound Stars, he…

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Artist Profiles: Derito

Angel Romero June 17, 2016 No Comments AngolaAngolan musicDerito

Helder Tavares, better known as Derito, was born in Angola, in the city of Benguela, and now lives in Portugal. The author, composer, singer and…

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Artist Profiles: Bonga

Angel Romero June 17, 2016 No Comments AngolaAngolan musicBonga

Bonga is one of Africa’s most inspirational musicians and part of the rare type of artists whose art derives its power from social and political…

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