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Artist Profiles

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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