Luanda – Angolan musician Paulo Flores is due to represent Angola at a meeting that Pope Francis will have with artists from across the world at the Vatican, on June 23.
The act is part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the meeting of Pope Paul VI with artists, which took place on June 23, 1973.
Paulo Flores is a guest of the Holy See, thanks to his artistic career and the national relevance of the Angolan musician.
The private meeting with the Pope takes place in the Sistine Chapel at 9 a.m.
Paulo Flores is one of the most prominent singers of Angolan popular music, and is known as "ambassador" of samba music in the world. He is respected by several generations of Angolan musicians, thanks to many hits he has recorded over more than 30 years of career.
Paulo Flores, whose most songs portrays the life of Angolan people, released his first album in 1988.
Singer and songwriter, with 16 albums in the market, Paulo Flores is one of the main references of Angolan music and a tireless defender of the semba style. His voice is inspired by the urban tradition of Luanda, his music tells stories of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
In his songs, Paulo Flores explores the critical view of the generation that grew up after independence. The artist finds the right words to talk about the resilience of the Angolan people, their energy and vitality expressed in music and dance.
Winner of the Angola National Radio (RNA)’s Top of the Most Loved song contest in 2010, Paulo Flores is the songwriter of various hits in Angola, including "Reencontro", "Inocente", "Makalakato", "Coração Farrapo" and "Coisas da terra". ART/Amp/jmc
