LULENDO was born in Maquela do Zombo in the Uige province of Angola. His first musical meeting is twice : in Luanda where he grew up, he sang in chorales and in Maquela do Zombo, his grand father taught him traditions and bakonges rituals and the art of likembé (african ...
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LULENDO was born in Maquela do Zombo in the Uige province of Angola. His first musical meeting is twice : in Luanda where he grew up, he sang in chorales and in Maquela do Zombo, his grand father 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 album "A 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 slipcased with the new single and video of the same name.
In 2003 Lulendo contributes to humanitary project Gaïa of Alan Simon which makes him play with Angun, Manu Dibango, Didier Locwood or 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 Cameroun, with many featurings. Released in november 2005 in France.
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