Africa-Press – Angola. The Artist’s Professional Portfolio Commission delivered a Portfolio to musicians Raul Tollingas, Lolito da Paixão, Bucho, Yark Spin, Bernas, Djanira Mercedes and KD on Sunday night, at the Bar da Unidade Africana, in Miramar, as the document which formally enables them to exercise artistic activity, taking advantage of the performance of the Dizue Dietu Complex, in that cultural space.
The act was led by Maneco Vieira Dias, chairman of the Professional Card Commission, who encouraged artists to request the document for the exercise of artistic activity, adding that the Commission is open for further clarification in person. The president also announced that a page on the Internet will be available in the coming days.
Veteran and multi-instrumentalist Raul Tollingas, from Conjunto Dizue Dietu, was one of the beneficiaries who, despite being satisfied, left a message for the authorities. “It’s another document and thank you for the initiative, but now what I ask is that you don’t let us die, only with it there needs to be work”.
It was visible that young instrumentalists are concerned with obtaining a professional card and the proof is the quick way in which they are gathering documents. Bucho Martins, percussionist, and Yark Spin, guitarist, were the other members of the formation, created by Ilídio Brás, who received the document from Maneco Vieira Dias, while Teddy Nsingui, Mias Galhetas, Mogue and Legalize have the processes in the conclusion.
Yark Spin acknowledged that the process is in the initial phase and believes that the benefits will cover health, employability, credit and social security situations, adding that one of the disadvantages in the future is the fact that those who do not have a license will not be able to practice the profession, as a penalty.
Bernas, a prominent percussionist, said he felt honored to receive the professional card, given by a great man of culture, Maneco Vieira Dias, in the presence of great and good musicians from different generations. “I hope that artists will join this process, as it is another step towards better protection of our class”.
As happened on Sunday, the Artist’s Professional Portfolio Commission has taken advantage of cultural activities to deliver the document to the beneficiaries, as happened with the director Beto Cassua, the writer Lopito Feijóo and the musicians Calabeto, Carlos Lamartine, Chico Madne, Quintino, Lula da Paixão, Conceição Diamante, Nikila de Sousa, Isidora Campos, Phathar Mak and Zeca Moreno.
When presenting a balance of the entire process, Maneco Vieira Dias said that 35 portfolios had already been delivered, to artists linked to music, theater, plastic arts, dances, literature and other segments, “although 80 portfolios have already been issued”.
The official assured that they are creating all the conditions for the portfolios to be delivered as soon as possible to artists who are outside the country’s capital.
The first professional licenses were given to musicians Elias dya Kimuezu, Joãozinho Morgado and Filipe Zau, artist Matondo Alberto and director Victória Soares “Totonha”. , Maneco Vieira Dias.
Lolito da Paixão honors José Eduardo dos Santos
The musician Lolito da Paixão, present on Sunday, at the ceremony of handing over the Artist’s Professional Card, provided a theme in honor of former President José Eduardo dos Santos.
Lolito explained the motivations for the theme centered on the emptiness that Angolans feel and, in particular, the nationalist Brito Sozinho, a friend of José Eduardo dos Santos, with experience in Sambizanga. The recording was made in the studio of Guede, a young producer from Rangel, who programmed the song, with the participation of Benjamim (bass), Guilherme (solo) and Esteves Bento (congas).
In music, Lolito da Paixão addresses the former statesman as Zé Dú, as he was affectionately treated, a man who loved culture. The musician found in the theme the perfect way to honor the one who supported and encouraged many artists, especially those linked to music, “so I couldn’t remain indifferent”.
In the final part of the song, the tribute is extended to other nationalists and artists, such as Agostinho Neto, Jonas Savimbi, Holden Roberto, Mário Santiago, Kundi Paihama, Bangão, Bell do Samba, Carlos Burity, Revelino, Jovem Leão, David Zé, Artur Nunes, Urbano de Castro, Zecax, Mamukueno, Givago and Pascoal Cabuja.
Lolito da Paixão intends to follow in the footsteps of her father, Lulas da Paixão, a renowned Angolan composer. Currently, he is the leader and vocalist of Banda Yetu, with passages and collaborations in various formations, especially Nguami Maka. An expert player and maker of the dikanza, as a composer he has works performed by singers such as Eddy Tussa, Yuri da Cunha and Puto Português.
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