Os Bongos

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Angolan outfit. Four screens of Google results reveal that "“Boto Trindade, guitarist of Os Bongos, abandoned his dream of becoming a football player to support his brother’s family by earning money as a musician.” (hereSo, Obscure, definitely Interesting, and quite possibly Significant. Isn't that Intriguing? File under:  Afropop (Angola)

Discography: 1974 Kazucuta / Amigos De Ocasiao       Lembrança De Mãe       Pagador

1975 Salá / Lena      Alundo Otcili ‎ (Tchinina Acompanhamento Os Bongos) 

Maria Tambula Olongupa / Ongongo Yange ‎(Luciana, Os Bongos)     Luciana / Tuapandula Okulilamba ‎(Luciana, Os Bongos) 

 Ana Mulata / Kassualala (António Paulino e Os Bongos)      Mãe Angola / Teya

In the music library: Angola Soundtrack - The Unique Sound of Luanda (1968-1976)Pachanga MariaKazucuta

Links: AllMusic     Discogs

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