Yuri Da Cunha

A respected and influential Angolan singer/songwriter whose career began in the late 1990s, Yuri Da Cunha has remained a consistent chart presence in his home country with large international followings in South Africa, Europe, and other parts of the world. His passionate musical style is deeply influenced by regional Angolan dance rhythms like Semba, Kuduro, and Kazukuta, and his energetic stage shows have resulted in him being nicknamed "The Show Man." Among Da Cunha's best-known works are 2009's Kuma Kwa Kié, the 2013 hit single "Atchu Tchutcha," and his fifth album, 2015's...