THE MUSICIANS

HÉLDER GONZAGA known for his versatility, creativity and for being in current demand is a bachelor in Jazz Performance by the University of Cape Town. With over 20 years of experience, he has performed alongside artists such as Manu Dibango, Lura, Tito Paris, Luis Represas, Aline Frazão to name but a few. His undeniable uniqueness, unmistakable sound and groovy scales can also be heard in albums such as Corners of my soul and in the Groove by Jimmy Dludlu, Kulture Noir by Simphiwe Dana, Ainda Sonho by Afrikkanita and so on.

VALTER MABAS, a highly disciplined individual with a degree in Electronic Engineering is currently finalising his debut solo album. He has played in many festivals around the world, highlighting the collaboration with "Orquestra de Jazz de Algarve" in Portugal where he resided for one and a half year while doing an internship in networking. 

NICOLAU CAUANEQUE is a multi-instrumentalist graduated in music at ECA-UEM, Eduardo Mondlane University of Maputo. Born and raised in Nampula province, north of Mozambique, he started playing music at the age of 5 with his father. Currently an instructor at Music Crossroads Academy of Maputo. Nicolau is a musician in demand, seen on Keys or Sax with almost every band in the local scene. He has also done a lot of collaboration with international artists.

TEXITO LANGA is a multifaceted artist, a versatile composer and bandleader. As a drummer-percussionist, baked in the traditions of African rhythms and dances with a great passion for harmonic adventures and Jazz, Texito keeps his sense of melody writing his own songs. Being a melodic drummer and an improviser, his shows are never the same, even when playing the same songs. Besides taking care of his own personal projects, Texito works as a bandleader, producer and MD for several other artists and groups.

For more detailed information, please contact us texito@ancientroot.co.za / +258 84 502 5462