The death of the Angolan musician and composer, Waldemar Bastos, on Sunday, August 9, leaves Angola in mourning and its artists have expressed their sadness and also their deep appreciation for the legacy he leaves.
Waldemar Bastos, “thank you forever” – musicians react to his death
The death of the Angolan musician and composer, Waldemar Bastos, on Sunday, August 9, leaves Angola in mourning and its artists have expressed their sadness and also their deep appreciation for the legacy he leaves.
Aline Frazão wrote on Twitter that she is “very very sad. Today is a day of mourning for Angolan music. His records remain, his immense musical legacy, his unforgettable voice… Thank you, kota Waldemar Bastos. ”
Waldemar Bastos died
I EVEN FEEL MY WOBBLY LEGS TIGHTEN IN MY SOUL. INEXPLICABLE FEELING. REST WITH THE GURU STARS ”
IRINA VASCONCELOS
In 40 years of career, Waldemar Bastos published seven albums. Classics of my Soul, 2012, is an album that featured the London Symphony Orchestra.
In 1999 he received the World Music award and the album Preta Luz, released in 1997, was classified by the New York Times as one of the best works of the time.
Paulo Flores wrote on Instagram: “Gratitude for the example for the musicality For the spirituality and the words that made our life …”
The singer C4 Pedro also thanked Waldemar Bastos for having “been faithful to yourself and congratulations for the verticality that characterized you during this rich trajectory”. C4 Pedro regretted not having had the opportunity to sing with the author of “Pitanga Madura” and said that it was with Waldemar Bastos that he learned “to be faithful” to himself.
From Portugal, musician Luiz Caracol, also shared his sadness: “Today Lusophone music and Angolan music have become poorer. Thank you Waldemar Bastos for all your talent and all your beautiful work. ”
