ALBUMGolden Mix 72/92 - Vinte Anos de SucessosBonga
ALBUMKaxexeBonga
ALBUMMulemba XangolaBonga
ALBUMDendém de AçucarBonga
ALBUMRoça de JindungoBonga
ALBUMSwinga SwingaBonga
ALBUMPreto e BrancoBonga
ALBUMFogo Na KanjicaBonga
ALBUMGeraçõesBonga
ALBUMMalembe Malembe e ReflexãoBonga
ALBUMKandanduBonga
Bonga's Popular Music Videos
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
Synapson & Bonga
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
Synapson & Bonga
About Bonga
Artist Biography
Kuenda Bonga (born: Barcelo de Carvallo) is one of Angola's most important post-independence vocalists. A blend of Angolan, Portuguese and Brazilian influences, Bonga's music has been described as "Latin sentimentality with a touch of Gypsy and Flamenco". Originally a professional soccer player, Bonga attracted attention with his husky voice and pro-independence songs in the early '70s. Forced into exile, Bonga divided his time between Paris and Lisbon. While in Europe, he was exposed to musicians from other Portuguese speaking countries, including Brazil, and became enchanted by the sounds of the samba. Following Angola's independence in 1979, Bonga returned to his homeland and performed with the government-supported orchestra, Semba Tropical. Bonga's 1996 album, Swinga Swinga -- The Voice of Angola 102% Live, was recorded during his performance at the Heimeit Klange Festibval in Berlin the previous year. ~ Craig Harris
Hometown
Angola
Genre
Worldwide
Similar to: Bonga
Discover more music and artists similar to Bonga, like Paulo Flores, Carlos Burity, Bâna