Bob Figurante

Despite being a very peculiar, striking, charismatic and positive style of music, relying on more than half a century of existence, Reggae (a fusion of caribbean's Mento, Soca and Calypso rhythms with Jazz , Soul and Blues from the 30/40/50), stood out in the Portuguese panorama in the last 9/10 years. As a Selecta (or DJ in common slang), the Mozambican Bob Figurante is undoubtedly one of the great and tireless promoters of this culture in Portugal, dispensing great presentations. Having been domiciled in Porto, he has been Selecta & Production Assistant for the Angolan Kussondulola Soundsystem since 1995, promotion assistant for Taking Over Productions since 2006, national promoter of Reggae Playgroud since 1989, and has been collaborating with several non-profit Social and Cultural Associations of Humanitarian Development, from North to south of the country and across borders. Having been awarded Reggae ambassador status in Portugal, he is an unforgettable figure thanks to his deep knowledge and dedication / divulgation of this musical culture and philosophy since the end of the 80s, he has had the privilege of working with Countless artists and national bands linked to this culture and its aspects, as well as other international ones. Besides being a connoisseur and lover, he is a devoted collector of reggae and black music (jazz, blues, funk) in vinyl format, which is the main instrument of his work. Theater, as well as radio and television, were also part of their cultural formation in this journey through the musical landscape.

* Фактический адрес проживания определен с точностью до города: Мозамбик, Мапуто, Maputo.