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Paulo Flores (born 1972) is a musician from Angola.[1] He was born in Luanda and spent some of his childhood in Lisbon. His music is mostly written in Portuguese though some is in the Kimbundu language. His music is often political dealing with the hardships of Angolan life, the war, and corruption. His Angolan style of music is known as Semba. Some of his music was featured in the French film La Grande Ourse. In April 2007 he performed at the first Trienale de Luanda and on 4 July 2008 Paulo Flores performed at a concert at Coqueiros stadium with about 25.000 people. In late July/early August 2009 he performed at the opening Luanda International Jazz Festival.[2]

Paulo Flores is the peace ambassador of Luanda, so his tickets cannot exceed a limit of $5 per person in Luanda.

Beginning on 28 February 2011 the airline TAP Portugal began airing its "TAP With Arms Wide Open" (TAP de Braços Abertos) campaign, featuring its new slogan. Three singers, Flores, the Brazilian singer Roberta de Sá, and the Portuguese singer Mariza starred in a music video with the song "Arms Wide Open."[3]

Personal

Flores has three sons: Joshua Teixeira Flores (The Best), Fabio, Kiari Luã and, one favourite son, Sean and, one daughter; Kesiah Maria.

Discography

• Kapuete Kamundanda, 1988
• Sassasa, 1990
• Thunda Mu N'jilla, 1992
• Brincadeira Tem Hora, 1993
• Inocenti, 1995
• Canta Meu Semba, 1996
• Perto do Fim, 1998
• Recompasso, 1999
• Xé Povo, 2003
• The Best, 2003
• Quintal do Semba, 2003
• Vivo, 2005
• Ex-Combatentes, 2009
• Ex-Combatentes Redux, 2012
• O País Que Nasceu Meu Pai, 2013

References

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Paulo Flores (1972, Luanda), es un cantante y músico angoleño. La mayor parte de su infancia lo pasó en Lisboa, Portugal. Su música es principalmente escrito en portugués, aunque en algunos es lengua kimbundu. Su música ha sido a menudo sobre los asuntos políticos que se ocupan sobre las dificultades de la vida en Angola, la guerra, y la corrupción. Su estilo de música es conocida como Semba. Algunos de su música apareció en la película francesa del film La Grande Ourse. En abril de 2007 actuó en la primera Trienale de Luanda el 4 de julio de 2008, Paulo Flores hizo un concierto en el estadio Coqueiros con cerca de 25.000 espectadores, que al lado de concierto fue la segunda sobre la historia de Angola en el número de personas detrás de Kassav, fue el más emotivo. A esto se le denominó como la "Exposición del arte contemporáneo".

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