Bonga

Bonga

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Bonga is the sole spokesman for the richness of Angolan music, supported on international stages by his younger brother Waldemar Bastos. A politically committed artist, Bonga began by denouncing Portuguese colonization in the 70s: his albums Angola 72 and Angola 74 focus on this theme. Exiled by Salazar's regime, Bonga continued a fight that extended after Angola's independence to the country's corrupt elites. To listen to a Bonga album is to plunge into a music that is at once African, European and Brazilian, of unprecedented finesse and richness, and of moving sensitivity. Bairro, released in 2008, is no exception. Despite the weight of years, Bonga loses none of his verve on Hora Kota in 2012.

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Top tracks

02
Mulemba Xangola
Africanism
Africanism Vol. 5
03:46
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho - Christophe Le Friant - Jesus Fernandez
01
Sodade
Cesária Évora
Cesaria Evora & ...
04:53
Writer: A. Cabral / Composers: A. Cabral - L. Morais
01
Mona Ki Ngi Xica (Pablo Fierro Remix)
Bonga
Mona Ki Ngi Xica (Pablo Fierro Remix)
05:39
Composers: Bonga
01
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
Synapson
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
03:02
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
01
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
Bonga
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
04:56
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Kambua
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:53
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Ghinawa
Bonga
Angola 74
05:18
Writer: Sebastiao Rocha Perazzo / Composers: Sebastiao Rocha Perazzo
11
Angola
Bernard Lavilliers
Les 50 plus belles chansons
04:05
Writer: Bernard Lavilliers - Bonga / Composers: Bonga
07
Kolenu
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
03:20
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
09
Ai-Ue Mama
Bonga
Angola 74
03:49
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Mulemba Xangola
Bonga
Mulemba Xangola
05:18
Composers: Bonga
05
Sodade, Meu Bem, Sodade
Bonga
Recados De Fora
04:06
Writer: Alfredo Ricardo Do Nascimento / Composers: Alfredo Ricardo Do Nascimento
03
Mariquinha
Bonga
Best Of
03:20
Composers: Bonga
06
Escapada
Bonga
Mulemba Xangola
04:12
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Olivier Manoury
02
Bolero de Rangel
Bonga
Fogo Na Kanjica
04:06
02
Kúdia Kuetu
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
04:21
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
Bonga
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
03:37
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
01
Kimone Amarelo
Bonga
Mulemba Xangola
03:18
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Sodade
Bonga
Angola 74
06:30
Composers: A. Cabral - L. Morais
13
Mona Ki Ngi Xica (Extended)
Synapson
Global Musique, Vol. 2
05:31
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
01
Água Raz
Bonga
Recados De Fora
02:32
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
07
Luanda Nbolo
Bonga
Angola 72
04:19
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Kubangela
Bonga
Angola 74
03:48
Writer: Fontinhas / Composers: Fontinhas
03
Dikanga
Bonga
Dans Mon Pays
03:42
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Tonokenu
Bonga
Recados De Fora
03:25
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
02
Hora Kota
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:08
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Banga Fukula
Bonga
Maiorais
04:02
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
09
Paxi Ni Ngongo
Bonga
Angola 72 - 74
03:51
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Kissende
Bonga
Jingonça e Diaka
04:20
08
Kapakiao
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
02:42
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Muadikime
Bonga
Angola 72
03:21
Writer: Bonga - LANDA / Composers: Bonga - LANDA
01
Bairro
Bonga
Bairro
02:20
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Nguenda
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:13
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
01
Kianje
Bonga
Kaxexe
02:59
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
04
Maiorais
Bonga
Maiorais
03:31
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
03
Recordando Pio
Bonga
Mulemba Xangola
02:33
Composers: Bonga
03
Ma Kongo
Bonga
Angola 74
06:19
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
11
Agua Rara
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:58
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
09
Dikanga
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:20
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
16
Zukada
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:36
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Kaxexe
Bonga
Kaxexe
02:59
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Ngui Tename
Bonga
Mulemba Xangola
03:06
Composers: Bonga
12
De Maos A Abanar
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:04
Composers: Bonga
03
Mulemba Xangóla
Bonga
Red Hot + Lisbon: Onda Sonora
05:49
Writer: Jose Adelino Barcelo De Carvalho / Composers: Jose Adelino Barcelo De Carvalho
01
Venda Poro
Bonga
Angola 74
07:05
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
01
Uengi Dia Ngola
Bonga
Angola 72 - 74
04:07
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
04
Roots
Bonga
Angola 74
03:40
Writer: Jo Maka / Composers: Jo Maka
01
Alternância Tá Chegar
Bonga
Alternância Tá Chegar
03:45
Writer: Jose Adelino Barcelo De Carvalho / Composers: Jose Adelino Barcelo De Carvalho
05
Marimbondo
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:11
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
08
Boto Boto
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:16
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
18
Kapakiao
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:59
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
01
Lelu
Bonga
Hora Kota
04:19
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
09
Rumbangola
Bonga
Best Of
04:20
Composers: Bonga - B.C.
09
Sai De Cena
Bonga
Hora Kota
04:14
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Mukua Ndange
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
03:12
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
04
Mau Pagador
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:53
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
10
Frutas de Vontade
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
04:10
08
Anangola
Bonga
Recados De Fora
04:39
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
02
Budum
Bonga
Preto e Branco
03:22
03
Banza Rémy
Bonga
Recados De Fora
04:16
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
01
Olhos Molhados
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
04:53

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  • Discography
Albums
Kintal da Banda
(P) 2022 Lusafrica, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment France SAS
21-01-2022
Kintal da Banda
01
Kintal da Banda
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
03:53
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Kúdia Kuetu
Bonga
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04:21
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
03
Kakibanga
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
03:43
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
04
Kalú Pu
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
04:06
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Mukua Ndange
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
03:12
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Sembenu
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
03:01
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
07
Kolenu
Bonga
Kintal da Banda
03:20
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
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Recados De Fora
(P) 2016 Lusafrica, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment France SAS
04-11-2016
Recados De Fora
01
Água Raz
Bonga
Recados De Fora
02:32
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
02
Tonokenu
Bonga
Recados De Fora
03:25
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
03
Banza Rémy
Bonga
Recados De Fora
04:16
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
04
Ngo Kuivu
Bonga
Recados De Fora
04:14
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
05
Sodade, Meu Bem, Sodade
Bonga
Recados De Fora
04:06
Writer: Alfredo Ricardo Do Nascimento / Composers: Alfredo Ricardo Do Nascimento
06
Recados De Fora
Bonga
Recados De Fora
03:33
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
07
Espalha
Bonga
Recados De Fora
03:02
Writer: José Barcelo de Carvalho / Composers: José Barcelo de Carvalho
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Best Of
(P) 2016 Vidisco
18-07-2016
Best Of
01
Currumba
Bonga
Best Of
03:36
Composers: Bonga
02
Olhos Molhados
Bonga
Best Of
04:56
Composers: Bonga - Jorge Monteiro
03
Mariquinha
Bonga
Best Of
03:20
Composers: Bonga
04
Frutas de Vontade
Bonga
Best Of
04:10
Composers: Bonga
05
Malembe-Malembe
Bonga
Best Of
03:18
Composers: Bonga
06
Homem do Saco
Bonga
Best Of
03:15
Composers: Bonga
07
Matutar Na Cachimónia
Bonga
Best Of
04:06
Composers: Bonga
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Kandandu
11-05-2015
Kandandu
01
Sambila
Bonga
Kandandu
03:32
02
Um Kandandu Amigo
Bonga
Kandandu
06:31
03
Mambia
Bonga
Kandandu
04:49
04
Saudades Terras Enclave
Bonga
Kandandu
02:08
05
Mindjeris Di Pano Preto
Bonga
Kandandu
03:52
06
Kamusekele
Bonga
Kandandu
01:59
07
Malalanza
Bonga
Kandandu
03:27
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Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
10-03-2015
Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
01
Sambila
Bonga
Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
03:36
02
Um Kandandu Amigo
Bonga
Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
06:36
03
Mambia
Bonga
Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
04:53
04
Saudades Terras Enclave
Bonga
Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
02:12
05
Mindjeris Di Pano Preto
Bonga
Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
03:56
06
Kamusekele
Bonga
Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
02:00
07
Malalanza
Bonga
Kandandu (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 6)
03:28
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Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
Piranha
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Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
01
A Va Saty Va Lomo
Mingas
Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
06:06
Writer: Fani M. Pfumo / Composers: Fani M. Pfumo
02
Dor Di Amor
Simentera
Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
06:10
Writer: Mario Lucio / Composers: Mario Lucio
03
Nhimba Ya Dota
Wazimbo & Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocambique
Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
04:39
Writer: Humberto C. Benfica / Composers: Humberto C. Benfica Francisco Antonio Eusèbio Tamela
04
Masseve
Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocambique
Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
04:32
Writer: N'goma / Composers: N'goma
05
Olhos Molhados
Bonga
Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
05:12
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga, Jorge Monteiro
06
Tsiketa Kuni Barassara
Dulce
Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
04:26
Writer: Conjunto Boa Vontade / Composers: Conjunto Boa Vontade
07
Nduma
Reziana Jaime
Luso Noir - Music from Portuguese-Speaking Africa
04:59
Writer: N'goma / Composers: N'goma
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Hora Kota
(P) 2012 Lusafrica, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment France SAS
01-01-2011
Hora Kota
01
Lelu
Bonga
Hora Kota
04:19
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Hora Kota
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:08
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
03
Carripana
Bonga
Hora Kota
04:22
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
04
Mau Pagador
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:53
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Kambua
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:53
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Kapetas
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:50
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
07
Dj Marado
Bonga
Hora Kota
03:40
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
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Best Of Bonga
(P) 2009 Lusafrica, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment France SAS
05-10-2009
Best Of Bonga
01
Mulemba Xangola
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
05:21
Composers: Bonga
02
Nguenda
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:13
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
03
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
04:58
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
04
Kaxexe
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:01
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Marimbondo
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
03:11
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Recordando Pio
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
02:34
Composers: Bonga
07
Sodade
Bonga
Best Of Bonga
06:26
Composers: A. Cabral - L. Morais
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Bairro
(P) 2008 Lusafrica, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment France SAS
21-10-2008
Bairro
01
Bairro
Bonga
Bairro
02:20
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Makamba
Bonga
Bairro
02:56
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
03
Zukada
Bonga
Bairro
03:35
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
04
Bilukanje
Bonga
Bairro
03:42
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Nguenda
Bonga
Bairro
03:12
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Mana Minga
Bonga
Bairro
03:50
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
07
Subos
Bonga
Bairro
02:46
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
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Maiorais
(P) 2004 Lusafrica, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment France SAS
01-03-2005
Maiorais
01
Aname
Bonga
Maiorais
02:48
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Cheiro Do Mato
Bonga
Maiorais
02:42
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
03
Sao Salvador
Bonga
Maiorais
03:59
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
04
Maiorais
Bonga
Maiorais
03:31
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Rebitanga
Bonga
Maiorais
03:21
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Banga Fukula
Bonga
Maiorais
04:02
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
07
Cenas De Gaby
Bonga
Maiorais
03:21
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
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Ao Vivo
25-03-2004
Ao Vivo
01
Kamacove
Bonga
Ao Vivo
03:51
02
Avijota
Bonga
Ao Vivo
03:27
03
Currumba
Bonga
Ao Vivo
02:03
04
N'Gana N'Gonga
Bonga
Ao Vivo
04:25
05
Olhos Molhados
Bonga
Ao Vivo
05:01
06
Praça
Bonga
Ao Vivo
03:33
07
Mariquinha
Bonga
Ao Vivo
03:45
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Live
(P) 2004 Lusafrica, distributed by Sony Music Entertainment France SAS
01-01-2004
Live
01
Kambomborinho
Bonga
Live
03:15
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
02
Kamacove
Bonga
Live
04:30
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Marimbondo
Bonga
Live
04:35
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Kisangusangu
Bonga
Live
04:12
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
05
Recordango Pio
Bonga
Live
03:12
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
06
Mona Ki Ngi Xica
Bonga
Live
04:34
Writer: Bonga / Composers: Bonga
07
Ngana Ngonga
Bonga
Live
05:18
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
11-08-2003
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
01
Olhos Molhados
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
04:53
02
Zé Kitumba
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
04:12
03
Camacove
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
02:53
04
Maria Casputo
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
02:55
05
Hino do Carnaval
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
02:05
06
Paz em Angola
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
03:57
07
Corrumba
Bonga
Malembe Malembe e Reflexão
03:36
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Jingonça e Diaka
24-07-2003
Jingonça e Diaka
01
Jingonça
Bonga
Jingonça e Diaka
03:29
02
Kissende
Bonga
Jingonça e Diaka
04:20
03
Piada Final
Bonga
Jingonça e Diaka
03:50
04
Turubana (Instrumental)
Bonga
Jingonça e Diaka
03:58
05
Kadengue da Rua
Bonga
Jingonça e Diaka
02:50
06
Becos da Banda
Bonga
Jingonça e Diaka
04:06
07
Kapiango
Bonga
Jingonça e Diaka
03:47
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Golden Mix 72/92 - Vinte Anos de Sucessos
11-06-2003
Golden Mix 72/92 - Vinte Anos de Sucessos
01
Golden Mix 1: Parabéns Ao Rei / Corrumba / Camacove / Jingonça / Vioco-Vioco / Avijota / Frutas / Santana / Kisselengenha / Felici
Bonga
Golden Mix 72/92 - Vinte Anos de Sucessos
16:14
02
Golden Mix 2: Amigo D'Nós / Maria Kasputo / N'Gando / À Vista / Não Acode / Kapiango / Portas da Banda / Muadiakime / Mariquinha
Bonga
Golden Mix 72/92 - Vinte Anos de Sucessos
16:15