Laydi Lopes formed in Luanda, Angola in 2002. The group took its name as a tribute to the nation's first female president, and their music draws from traditional Angolan rhythms like semba and kuduro. Their debut album 'Escravos do Ritmo' came out in 2003.
Their song 'Tu És Escolhido' became a hit, a ballad about love and resilience. They've worked with vocalists Nanuto and Lesliana Pereira, and collaborated with artists including Brazilian singer Daniela Mercury and Congolese musician Fally Ipupa.
Their music sometimes addressed social and political themes, which led to some censorship pressure in Angola during their early years. They kept recording, putting out albums like 'Festa no Kubico' in 2006 and 'Tudo o Que Sou' in 2011.
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