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Calema

Calema is a duo from Lisbon made up of brothers António and Fradique Mendes. Their music draws from Cape Verdean rhythms like kizomba and morna, mixed with...

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Calema, the Lisbon duo blending Cape Verdean rhythms with pop

Brothers António and Fradique Mendes mix kizomba and morna into chart-topping Portuguese hits.

For a quick sense of their vibe, try "Abraços" or "Yellow." Both have that warm, rhythmic feel they do so well.

Calema's sound pulls from Cape Verdean traditions like kizomba and morna, but they shape it into something that works on pop radio. Their 2019 single "Onde Anda (feat. Zé Felipe)" broke through in Portugal, and songs like "A Nossa Vez" keep that blend alive. They've also collaborated with names like G-Eazy, stretching their reach without losing the rhythmic core.

The brothers started with their self-titled album in 2019, then followed with "A Nossa Vez" in 2021 and "A Música" in 2022. Their 2020 track "Te Amo" sparked some debate over its lyrics, which they defended as aiming for empowerment.

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Calema is a duo from Lisbon made up of brothers António and Fradique Mendes. Their music draws from Cape Verdean rhythms like kizomba and morna, mixed with contemporary pop. They had a breakthrough with the 2019 single "Onde Anda (feat. Zé Felipe)," which became a chart hit in Portugal.

Their songs include "A Nossa Vez," "Yellow," and "Abraços." António handles lead vocals and guitar, while Fradique plays cavaquinho and adds backing vocals. In 2020, their song "Te Amo" drew some criticism over its lyrics, which the duo addressed by saying they aimed to create empowering music.

They've released albums like "Calema" in 2019, "A Nossa Vez" in 2021, and "A Música" in 2022. They've worked with artists including Zé Felipe, Jay Oliver, and G-Eazy.

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