Semba 2618582 208955214 2008-04-29T08:36:15Z Domaleixo 4218410 '''Semba''' is a traditional type of [[Music of Africa|music]] from the [[Southern Africa|Southern-African]] country of [[Angola]]. Semba is like most genres of african music is highly influenced by [[Kompa]](music of Haiti). Semba is the predecessor to a variety of music styles originated from [[Africa]], of which three of the most famous are [[Samba]] (from [[Brazil]]), [[Kizomba]] (Angolan style of music derived directly from [[Zouk]] music) and [[Kuduro]] (or [[Kuduru]], energetic, fast-paced Angolan [[Soca music]], so to speak). Barceló de Carvalho, the Angolan singer popularly known as [[Bonga (musician)|Bonga]], is arguably the most successful Angolan artist to popularize Semba music internationally; it generally being categorised as [[World music]]. The subject matter of Semba is often a [[cautionary tale]] regarding day-to-day social events and activities, usually sung in a witty [[rhetoric]]. Through Semba music, the artist is able to convey a broad spectrum of emotions. It is this characteristic that has made Semba the premiere style of music for a wide variety of Angolan social gatherings. Its versatility is evident in its inevitable presence at [[funeral]]s and, on the other hand, many Angolan [[parties]]. Semba is very much alive and popular in Angola today as it was long before that country's independence from the [[Portugal|Portuguese colonial system]] on [[November 11]], [[1975]]. Various new Semba artists emerge each year in Angola, as they render homage to the veteran Semba masters, many of whom are still performing. {{Template:Lusophone music}} [[Category:Angolan music]] [[Category:African music]] [[Category:World music]] [[Category:Music genres]] [[de:Semba]] [[pt:Semba]]