Paulo Flores

Paulo Flores (born 1972) is a musician from Angola. He was born in Luanda and spent some of his childhood in Lisbon. His music is mostly written in Portuguese though some is in the Kimbundu language. His music is often political dealing with the hardships of Angolan life, the war, and corruption. His Angolan style of music is known as Semba. Some of his music was featured in the French film La Grande Ourse. In April 2007 he performed at the first Trienale de Luanda (Contemporary Art Exhibition).

Discography

• Kapuete, 1988
• Sassasa, 1990
• Coração Farrapo e Charry, 1991
• Brincadeira Tem Hora, 1993
• Inocenti, 1995
• Perto do Fim, 1998
• Recompasso, 2001
• Xé Povo, 2003