N’Goma Jazz

Biography

The band, formed in 1964 by core members Garcia Kipioca (voice and percussion), [b]José Manuel[/b] (Zé Manuel, lead singer) and Petengué (congas), was firstly named Ritmo Jazz, then Quinteto Angolano and, finally, in 1966, Ngoma Jazz. But it was electric guitar player [b]Matumona Sebastião[/b] that accorded the group its most distinct sound. Other members were Caetano Lemos (percussion), [b]Augusto Pedro[/b] (rhythm guitar), Ferreira Domingos (bass) and [b]Joaquim Pedro Manuel[/b] (Mangololo, percussion)