David Ze was a member of Agostinho Neto’s MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola), which was the leftist party that has ruled since Angola's independence. His first album 'Mutudi Ua Ufolo/Viuva Da Liberdade (Widow of Liberty)', was released immediately after independence on the crucial CDA label. Ze espouses the MPLA’s philosophies in liner notes and sembas of the record. ... [he] was killed on May 27th, 1977. NPR)
He began his career while Angola was still under the rule of the Portuguese Empire and his music often expressed left-wing and anti-colonialist sentiments. After Angola obtained independence from Portugal in 1975, he was given the official position of Director of Music in the incoming MPLA regime. (Wikipedia) Interesting, historically Significant but latterly Obscure. File under: Angolan Voices.
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In the music library: Angola Soundtrack - The Unique Sound of Luanda (1968-1976): Uma Amiga
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