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David Zé

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Bio

Legendary and iconic are the words that best describe Angolan musician Gabriel David José Ferreira, who was famous by the name David Zé. His chorister parents first sparked his passion for music, and Angolan vocalist Urbano de Castro had a significant impact. Zé became known for vocally opposing decolonization through his music. After his debut record was released in 1975, he gained widespread recognition, but his career was short-lived when he was assassinated in a failed coup.

Discography

Albums⁴

Angola Anos d'Ouro: Reviver David Zé2015 • AlbumTracks: 10

Angola Anos d'Ouro: Reviver1980 • AlbumTracks: 10

O Melhor De David Ze1975 • AlbumTracks: 10

Mutudi Ua Ufolo / Viuva Da Liberdade1975 • AlbumTracks: 12

EPs¹⁰

1º De Agosto1976 • EPTracks: 2

Kuâla Kituchi / Uma Amiga1975 • EPTracks: 2

Guerrilheiro / Kibela1975 • EPTracks: 2

Jingondo / Kalunga Nguma1974 • EPTracks: 2

Lamento De Angêlica / Manami N'Vungi1974 • EPTracks: 2

Maria Rasgadora / Merengue S. António1974 • EPTracks: 2

Malalanza / Kalumba Ló1974 • EPTracks: 2

Candinha / Namorada Do Conjunto1974 • EPTracks: 2

Rosita1973 • EPTracks: 6

Sofredora / Ka Dika Zeca1966 • EPTracks: 2

Singles¹

Fuma1973 • SingleTracks: 1

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