Lulendo

Lulendo was born in Maquela do Zombo in the Uige province of Angola. His early musical influences were two-fold: in Luanda where he grew up, he sang in chorales and in Maquela do Zombo, his grandfather taught him traditions and bakonges rituals and the art of likembé (African sanza).

In 1982, Lulendo arrives in Paris and sings as a chorister for stage and studios. In 1993, he creates his band and tours in many places in France and Europe.

In 2000, he records his first albumA qui profite le crime?, released in April 2001, and comes back on stage with a new band composed of lead vocal, likembé, percussions and guitar.

In June 2002 the album A qui profite le crime? is released slip-cased with the new single and video of the same name.

In 2003, Lulendo contributes to the humanitarian project Gaïa of Alan Simon, which allows him to play with Angun, Manu Dibango, Didier Locwood and John Helliwell (Supertramp).

In 2004, Lulendo is composing and recording his second album, Angola, co-produced by Lalo Zanelli from Argentina and Claude Dibongue from Cameroon, with many featurings. Released in November 2005 in France.

— Courtesy Calabash Music