Mulemba Xangola
Bonga · 2001
46 min · 13 tracks · world music
A vibrant confluence of Angolan rhythms and Portuguese influences, blending nostalgia with contemporary world music sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mulemba xangola — The title track embodies the spirit of the album, merging traditional rhythms with poignant lyrics that reflect on heritage and identity.
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Kimone amarelo — This opening track introduces listeners to Bonga's distinctive voice and rhythmic style, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
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Olhos molhados — A deeply emotional song that showcases Bonga's lyrical prowess and ability to convey complex feelings through simple yet evocative melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- celebratory rhythms for gatherings
- short tracks for quick bursts
- uplifting energy for dancing
- vibrant melodies for sunny days
- inviting warmth for social settings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking slow, introspective moments
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Mulemba Xangola is Bonga's first album in the new millennium after a notable career that began in the 1970s. This record came after his previous album, O Melhor de Bonga (1996), which solidified his status as a key figure in Angolan music. The album showcases his evolution as an artist while retaining the cultural roots of Semba.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dino D'Santiago· Miriam Makeba· Cesária Évora
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kimone amarelo 3:19
- 2 Ngui tename 3:08
- 3 Recordando Pió 2:33
- 4 Incaldido 3:14
- 5 Mulemba xangola 5:20
- 6 Escapada 4:12
- 7 Bunguleiros da noite 3:43
- 8 Kamusekele 3:52
- 9 Olhos molhados 5:12
- 10 Falar de assim 2:21
- 11 Mutokodias 3:56
- 12 Kanjonja 2:25
- 13 Kisanusangu 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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