KIKA SANTOS
KIKA SANTOS
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About KIKA SANTOS
Kika was born in the Angolan city of Benguela, the June 2, 1973. Built within the paternal family with some musical traditions, she received an European education. The father and grandfather belonged to the band "The Lovers". At nine months old came to live with his family to Portugal due to political conflicts. Kika's voice was soon revealed and his career began professionally in a band of bars in the Algarve, where she lived. The singer also attended the School of Dental Medicine in Lisbon. In the Portuguese capital she was also invited to join the "Blackout" where the band was gaining attention as a Lyricist / Songwriter, in addition to main singer. During the time she remained,the band became known to the general public. Kika also participated in various musical projects relevant to the Portuguese music scene and abroad. 1992 - played the theme "Free your mind" Tó Ricciardi who was part of a compilation of Portuguese Dance Music released in all countries of Europe and the United States. In the same year at the invitation of Carlos Martins, played the film's generic "PAX" in partnership with Filipa Pais. 1993 - Kika goes to live in England where she works with musicians and technicians with the "Southtields Music Project" in Leicester. Developing her work as a vocalist, accept challenges in several areas including the hip hop DJ Jess, where she played the theme "Underground" and the house of Gary and Tony Robinson voicing "If's up-to you ..." . 1994 - Participation in the project Kika M.D.A. 1995 - Kika moved to London where are the recordings of the 1st album Blackout in the production of Ernie McKone, bassist for the band called Acid Jazz - Galliano and counted with the collaboration of some elements of the same band: - Vallerie - Voice - Crispin - Percussion - Nick - Drums There were other names from the international music scene who also worked with Kika recording of that album: - Micke McVoy - Soul to Soul - Jacko - Paul Weller - Vivienne McKone - Tony loby - The Specials - Tony Robinson - House Martins - Andy Price and Eddie Dublin - Sun Of - Arden - Carleen Anderson - Neil County, among others. Kika subsequently returned to Portugal on the occasion of the 1st edition album of the band. Becomes known to the general public when their subjects started to run repeatedly on national radio. "The choruses sung by the voice of Kika resulted particularly well in consecutive summers and became noticeable enough to cause the general public interest." - in pubilc. 1996 - Due to its way of being on stage, its-presence mesmerizing, his irreverent attitude and clear, especially the tone of voice, it is very peculiar, Kika is one of the appointed voice national women in the 2nd edition of the Awards Blitz, along with Teresa Salgueiro, Dulce Pontes, Maria Joao and Vivienne. 1997 - Participation of the singer on the recording of the live album "Saints and Sinners" which played in duet with Olavo Bilac, the theme "When you lose someone." Recording for which they were also invited Paulo Gonzo and Marta Dias. In the same year gives voice Kika, also a duet, this time with Sam, the generic series of youth - Risk, - which also had a spot as an actor alongside established names in Portuguese cinema including: Diogo Infante, Alexandra Lencastre Ana Zanatta, Virgilio Castelo, Rogerio Samora and others. In March of that year, Kika receives an invitation to attend the Expo 98 in "Voices", with the challenge to present a concert of her own, regardless of the project it belongs to (Blackout). At that time, Kika brings together a core of musicians with whom started working for the repertoire to be presented in the unedited cited above show. It is then that given the development of his solo career, along with the singer Miguel Guia (ex DR SAX) and Hugo Novo begins the work of composition based on a new formula called framed in black music but this time focusing on something more daring that navigates between various rhythms of Soul. 2000-Ouro Azul "Ouro Azul" was produced by Jeff Taylor (name recognized on the American musical, having worked with artists like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Sounds Of Blackness, Boyz II Men, Barry White, Patti Labelle, Terence Trent Darby, among many others are recorded in the United States in Madjef Studio Inc (Minneapolis) and with the collaboration of several musicians, among them is Miguel Guide (ex-Dr. Sax) and Hugo Novo. Then the start of his solo career, Kika decides to explore another area soul this time a little more jazzy (Loopless) an approach that directs the sound to an audience, the stage and a different market, so looking ahead to an internationalization. 2002-was a year of some accomplishments: Kika's participation in the project where Av Shelter gives voice to the theme of "Watergate" included in the compilation showcase edition # 2 with nylon. In the same year at the invitation of Luis Leite and Alex Santos, Kika participates in the theme Light Up My Cigarette. Participated in the debut album by singing the theme Spaceboys In And Outter Space. Also in 2002 Kika start recording an album for the independent publisher Nylon / Offtherecord with his new project "Loopless. 2003-edition of their fourth record deal with recording the debut album of the project Loopless.
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