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The Kafala Brothers, José and Moises Kafala, started performing together in 1987 in Luanda,
Angola's capital. They sing about their country, ravaged by 30 years of war, about how life during wartime, about sadness,
love and joy. They sing together in heartbreaking harmony, in Portugese, Kimbundu and Umbundu, and they are just accompanied
by their dry guitar. This is pure African folk music, although blended with influences
from Congo, Brasil and Cuba. Their success came early, and after their debut album In the mid 1990s, they released a second album, Sources: kafala.calabashmusic.com [external link] Born: in Mazozo, Benguela Province, Angola Style: african folk, ngola, guitar Discography: |
Title | Year | Label | Remarks |
Salipo (Goodbye!) | 1995 | MB Records | Also Iris Music (1999) |
Ngola | 1989 | AA Enterprises AAER 001 |