Gato Bedseyele, originally from Angola, now lives in Belgium. A founding member of the Angolan group Afra Sound Stars, he left his war-torn country in 1986. Travelling to Brazil, Portugal and Belgium, he struggled in exile. "Music has allowed me to survive. I don’t know where I’d... Learn More »
Gato Bedseyele, originally from Angola, now lives in Belgium. A founding member of the Angolan group Afra Sound Stars, he left his war-torn country in 1986. Travelling to Brazil, Portugal and Belgium, he struggled in exile. "Music has allowed me to survive. I don’t know where I’d be without it." A songwriter and multi-faceted musician, Gato sings in Portuguese, French, Kikongo and several other languages. He has played with Gilberto Gil, Bonga and Felipe Mukenga. « Hide Description