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Pedro Lima was certainly the most iconic singer from Sao Tomé Island. Born in 1944, his career began at teenage, with his faithful band Os Leonenses, who were mostly members of his family and shared most of his musical life; and lasted until his death on January 31st, 2019. Until the very end, he kept performing big events all around the country, and was among the very few singers and bands from Sao Tomé & Principe that recorded in Luanda Angola for N'Gola and Merengue labels in the 70's, and in Lisbon for the essential IEFE imprint in the 80's.
His music is wonderfully rich and delicate, though quite minimalistic in arrangements, revealing the subtle melodies of the islands' harmonic and backing vocals traditions, laid on either incredibly energetic Puxa rhythms, or the sweetness of sensual Rumbas.
Tracklist
1. Ami Cu Manu Mu
2. Philomene
3. Inen Mina Fleguedja
4. Sueste
5. Meu
6. Subocha
7. Balança Cunxença
8. Non Conveta Quâ
9. Minha Cutchu
10. Glavi Funçon
11. Vida Sá Uâ Só
12. Floli Xacla
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0QWrLP_xuY