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…
Artist Profiles: Lulendo
Tag: Angolan music
Artist Profiles: Gato 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…
Artist Profiles: Derito
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…
Artist Profiles: Bonga
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…