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Chico António is coming near you with a career that established him as one of the most influential figures in Mozambican music. Born Francisco António in Magude, Mozambique, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist helped bring the country's musical traditions to wider audiences by blending marrabenta, Afro jazz and world music influences. His personal journey, shaped by a challenging childhood, inspired an artistic vision deeply rooted in Mozambican culture and heritage.
Throughout his career, Chico António performed with several important ensembles, including Orquestra Marrabenta Star de Moçambique and the RM group of Rádio Moçambique. In 1990, his song Baila Maria won the prestigious Découvertes competition organized by Radio France Internationale, earning him the opportunity to further his musical studies in Paris. He later founded the Amoya Studio and Art Gallery to support music and artistic creation in Mozambique.
His catalogue includes the album Memórias, released in 2014, as well as Maputo Electronico in 2022. Among his best known compositions are Baila Maria, Wodza, Mercandonga and Antlissa Maria. In 2018, he received the Career Award from the Municipal Council of Maputo in recognition of his contributions to promoting Mozambican culture nationally and internationally. Chico António passed away in January 2024, leaving a lasting musical legacy.
With a career dedicated to preserving and promoting Mozambique's musical heritage, Chico António remains an enduring and influential figure in African music. Buy your tickets on Tickets.ca now and discover the musical legacy of Chico António.