África Negra Antologia Vol.1

• 1. Vence Vitória
• 2. Carambola
• 3. Saozinha
• 4. Epa Sá Cata Pabô Manda Mum
• 5. Ple Can
• 6. Zun Zon Pedlelu
• 7. 12 De Julho
• 8. Quá Na Buá Néga Fá
• 9. Cumamo Bivalemo
• 10. Pedlelo
• 11. San Tomé Plôdozu
• 12. Giná Mé Mú Môlé

This first volume includes 12 of their key tracks, remastered for the occasion and selected only from those officially released on different media. A second volume containing only unreleased material, digitized from the studio tapes by their tour manager, and filled with period photos, is expected soon.

Formed in the early 1970s by Horacio, a butcher by trade, and his guitarist friend Emidio Pontes, África Negra is the best known of the great São Tomé and Principe bands. The catchy melodies in the local Forro language, provided by lead singer João Seria, and subtly harmonized by the enchanting backing vocals of the rest of the band, quickly ensured their influence outside the archipelago. Their incomparable blend of Puxa and Rumba rhythms and subtle melodies made them the most regular touring band from Sao Tome.