CEF Tanzy

CEF Tanzy, sometimes known simply as CEF, is an Angolan singer/songwriter who became popular in the mid-2010s by mixing American-influenced R&B with regional Afropop, Latin, and Zouk music. Along with albums like 2017's Cartel D'amor, he found success as a collaborator with artists like Lil Saint and Landrick. Born Carlos Fernando Tange, CEF grew up in the capital of Luanda singing in his church's choir and learning about American artists like R. Kelly, Boyz II Men, and Stevie Wonder from Jack Kanga and his brother Tony Laf. He also took influence from Angolan stars like Paul...