Filipe Mukenga
Francisco Felipe da Conceição Gumbe, known as Filipe Mukenga, was born on
September 7, 1949, in Luanda, Angola. He began performing in the 1960s, inspired
by jazz and international artists like The Beatles. His stage name emerged
during his time with Duo Misoso. Mukenga released several albums, including
Kianda Kianda (1994) and Nós Somos Nós (2009), and is known for songs like
"Humbi humbi" and "Nvula." In 2008, he won the Common Ground Music Award with
Filipe Zau. Mukenga has collaborated extensively with artists such as Djavan and
Underground Sound of Lisbon, contributing to p...
