What is angolan artists?

Angola, a country located in southern Africa is known for its colorful arts and culture. The country is filled with diverse artists across different genres of music, dance, film, literature, and visual arts. Here are some of the prominent Angolan artists worth knowing:

  1. Bonga- Bonga, also known as Barceló de Carvalho, is a legendary Angolan singer and songwriter. He is popularly known for his unique style of music termed 'semba' which fuses traditional Angolan rhythms with Portuguese folk music.

  2. Nástio Mosquito- Nástio Mosquito is a contemporary visual and performance artist who uses multimedia to address social and political issues. He is notable for his work as a musician, filmmaker, and poet.

  3. Yonamine - Romualdo Rosário da Silva Well-known artist Yonamine is best known for his multi-disciplinary approach to art and graffiti. Yonamine worked with non-traditional materials like concrete slabs collected from the streets.

  4. Paulo Kapela - Paulo Kapela is a contemporary artist who merges performance art and painting. His mixed media works often address identity and socio-political issues.

  5. Wyza - Wyza is a popular Angolan artist whose music links together kizomba, zouk, and Afro-house, creating a unique blend of the Angolan music scene.

These artists contribute to making Angola's arts and culture scene vibrant and rich in diversity.