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Dog Murras

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Bio

Murthala Fançony Bravo de Oliveira, aka Dog Murras, is a multi-talented Angolan musician, composer, writer, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, patriot, and philanthropist known for his social intervention work and optimistic outlook on Africa. His journey as a singer began in South Africa as a Fine Arts student. In 1995, he took the stage at Johannesburg's Flava nightclub and won third place in a ragamuffin singing contest. In 1999, Dog Murras recorded his debut album, "Sui Generis," and he's had several other releases.

Discography

Albums⁵

Natural e Differente2016 • AlbumTracks: 13

Angolanidade2011 • AlbumTracks: 12

Kwata Kwata2007 • AlbumTracks: 12

Patria Nossa2005 • AlbumTracks: 11

Bue Angolano2003 • AlbumTracks: 11

Singles¹

Don't Know2021 • SingleTracks: 1

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