Biography
Leonel Almeida (born 17.05.1952) is a Caboverdean singer from the island of São Vicente.
At the age of 17, he launched his musical career as a member of the group Birds, along with guitarist and producer Paulino Vieira. After having recorded covers with a number of other groups, he was drafted in the Portuguese army when he was 20. The experience was a turning point in his life, and he began to sing revolutionary songs.
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Later, he joined the group Voz de Cabo Verde, where he met legendary saxophonist Luis Morais. The group toured Europe, the United States, and Africa, and recorded a number of albums with Almeida as lead singer.
Today, Leonel Almeida lives in Lisbon, where he accepts gigs and spends time on his hobby, African cuisine.
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