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MOREIRA CHONGUICA
Multi-award winning Moreira Chonguica (33) is a celebrated musician, originally from Mozambique but now based in Cape Town, South Africa.
His genre speciality: Contemporary jazz and world music.
Currently working on: Remix album of music from Vol 1 - The Journey and Vol 2 - Citizen of the World
Most recent release: Vol 2 - Citizen of the World (2008)
The Moreira Project backing band comprises top musicians from Cape Town chosen and rehearsed to suit the event.
Accomplishments:
Moreira was included in the list by Jornal Noticias of Mozambique as the Best of 2009 together with President Guebuza and the Mambas (Mozambican football team).
He was also elected Cultural Personality of 2009 by Radio Mozambique
The Moreira Project Vol 2 - Citizen of the World was nominated for three South African Music Awards in 2009, and was awarded two namely for Best Contemporary Jazz Album and Best Album Packaging.
The Moreira Project Vol 1 - The Journey was nominated for three South African Music Awards in 2007 and was awarded one for Best Producer.
The Moreira Project Vol 1 - The Journey was selected from 8000 entries and one of eight albums chosen to be awarded the inaugural A & R international music award in 2008.
Performance highlights in 2009:
- Sauti za Busara Festival in Zanzibar in February 2009
- Cape Town Festival in March 2009
- Mozambican Jazz Festival in April 2009
- International Mozambican Music Festival in May 2009
- Tribute concert for late Silvio Barbarto in Brazil in May 2009
Career highlights in 2009:
- Appointed Brand Ambassador for Laurentina Premium
- Appointed Brand Ambassador for Vodacom Mozambique
- Appointed Brand Ambassador for LAM (Mozambican airlines)
This prolific researcher is also a funky, hip and happening musician who is full of passion and energy and it shows.
For more information:
Phone Lesley Wells at MoreStar Entertainment - +27 21 438 4239
Email: info@moreiramusic.com
or
The P.R Team
T: + 27 (0) 21 419 2390/1
E: office@theprteam.com
High resolution press photographs.