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Kawezinho
Kawezinho formed in Luanda in the early 1990s, a group of musicians drawn together by traditional Angolan rhythms and modern harmonies. Their song 'Tempos...
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Kawezinho formed in Luanda in the early 1990s, a group of musicians drawn together by traditional Angolan rhythms and modern harmonies. Their song 'Tempos Passados' became particularly resonant, connecting with listeners in a way that felt both nostalgic and immediate.
The band's core included Nelo Paim on vocals and songwriting, Carlos Baptista on bass, Vítor Baptista on keyboards, and Zé Maria on drums. Their sound pulled from semba and kizomba traditions, but didn't feel like a museum piece. It was music that worked in the present.
In 2003, Kawezinho faced plagiarism allegations from another Angolan artist, which were eventually dismissed. They kept recording after that, though the catalog details in most biographies trail off.
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