Membros Oficiais Da Banda

Lucas Keen é um conceituado baterista e dramaturgo dos A Waltz in New Orleans, conhecido pela sua abordagem expressiva e melódica ao ritmo. Com atuações no WOMAD, Latitude e palcos internacionais no Burkina Faso, Uganda e França, Lucas combina a sua habilidade musical com a narrativa criativa para cativar públicos em todo o mundo.

A seasoned percussionist, Beto Monteiro has collaborated with some of the most influential names in Lusophone and world music, including Duo Ouro Negro, Waldemar Bastos, Filipe Mukenga, Tito Paris, and Sadao Watanabe. Known for his mastery of rhythm and passion for continuous learning, his dynamic playing brings depth and energy to every performance.

A world-class bassist, composer, and producer, Manuel has performed with legends such as Bonga, Cesária Évora, Gilberto Gil, and Caetano Veloso. With a career spanning over 40 years, he has played at global festivals and appeared on iconic Brazilian TV shows. A versatile musician blending Afrobeat, reggae, jazz, and funk, he is also an experienced sound engineer and music producer.

Samuel Wango, a renowned Angolan pianist, producer, and arranger, has captivated audiences worldwide with his blend of traditional African music and global influences. A key figure in the UK’s Massemband, Samuel's collaborations with iconic artists across Angola, Portugal, and the UK have cemented his status as an inspirational and versatile musician.

Maurice Brown é um versátil guitarrista solo com vasta experiência em jazz, R&B e world music. Ao longo de sua carreira, ele se apresentou ao lado de artistas renomados como Lynden David Hall, Sona Jobarteh, Courtney Pine, Errol Linton, Aswad, Lemar, Carol Thompson e Bukky Leo & Black Egypt. Sua execução dinâmica e experiência em abranger gêneros o tornaram uma figura proeminente na cena musical ao vivo do Reino Unido.

B'WANI é um dinâmico músico, produtor e compositor angolano, cuja jornada de Angola para Portugal e depois Londres o viu se apresentar em locais icônicos e colaborar internacionalmente. Cantando em português e inglês, a música de B'WANI mistura paixão com propósito, e sua determinação continua a impulsionar seu sucesso no cenário global.

Tello Morgado is a London-based Angolan percussionist with deep roots in traditional music. A key figure in the UK’s New Jazz scene, he has collaborated with major artists like Jocelyn Brown and Groove Armada while performing at festivals worldwide. He has also worked alongside Mário Rui Silva for five consecutive years, further refining his expertise in Lusophone and Afro-jazz traditions. With nearly 30 years of experience, a Master’s in Music from SOAS, and performances for high-profile clients including Mariah Carey and the British Royal Family, he continues to champion Angolan rhythms through his project, Batuke Royale.