Teta Lando
singer
- July 2, 1948 · M'banza-Kongo
- July 14, 2008 · Colombes
- 60 years
- cancer
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Teta Lando, 60, Angolan musician, cancer.
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|Alberto Teta Lando (June 2, 1948 – July 14, 2008) was an Angolan musician.
Teta was born in Mbanza Congo, the capital city of Zaire Province in the north of the country, and is Mukongo. He is well known in Portuguese-speaking African countries and Portugal itself.
His music focused on Angolan identity, the country's civil war, the saudades (nostalgia, melancholy, and longing) of Angolan exiles, as well as young love and family. He spoke and sang in both the Portuguese and Kikongo languages. Among his most well-known songs were "Irmão ama teu irmão" ("Brother, Love Your Brother") and "Eu vou voltar" ("I Will Return").
During the last several years of his life, he managed to reunite a group of many Angolan musicians.
He died in Paris, France, after battling cancer.
Discography
- Memórias 1968-1990 (Teta Lando Produções, Luanda, Angola)
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1.Where did Alberto Teta Lando die?
- A.Lisbon, Portugal
- B.Paris, FranceCorrect
- C.Mbanza Congo, Angola
- D.Luanda, Angola
Alberto Teta Lando died in Paris, France.
Source: death section
2.What was the cause of Alberto Teta Lando's death?
- A.A heart attack
- B.A tropical illness
- C.A car accident
- D.CancerCorrect
Alberto Teta Lando died after battling cancer.
Source: death section
3.What is the English translation of the song title 'Irmão ama teu irmão'?
- A.Song for Angola
- B.I Will Return
- C.Longing for Home
- D.Brother, Love Your BrotherCorrect
The song title Irmão ama teu irmão is translated in the biography as Brother, Love Your Brother.
Source: musical works section
4.What specific accomplishment did Alberto Teta Lando achieve in his final years?
- A.He reunited a group of many Angolan musiciansCorrect
- B.He moved to Lisbon to retire
- C.He opened a music school in Luanda
- D.He recorded his first album in Paris
During the last several years of his life, he managed to reunite a group of many Angolan musicians.
Source: career highlights
5.In which province of Angola is Mbanza Congo located?
- A.Zaire ProvinceCorrect
- B.Luanda Province
- C.Benguela Province
- D.Cabinda Province
Mbanza Congo is the capital city of Zaire Province in the north of the country.
Source: early life section
6.What was the year of death of Alberto Teta Lando?
- A.2010
- B.1990
- C.2008Correct
- D.2002
Alberto Teta Lando passed away on July 14, 2008.
Source: biographical introduction
7.Which of these terms describes the focus of Alberto Teta Lando's music regarding exiles?
- A.Semba
- B.Fado
- C.Kuduro
- D.SaudadesCorrect
His music focused on the saudades (nostalgia, melancholy, and longing) of Angolan exiles.
Source: musical themes section
8.What was the name of the production company associated with the discography of Alberto Teta Lando?
- A.Teta Lando ProduçõesCorrect
- B.Mbanza Productions
- C.Luanda Music Group
- D.Angola Records
The work Memórias 1968-1990 was released by Teta Lando Produções.
Source: discography section
9.In addition to Angola, where was Alberto Teta Lando well known?
- A.Spain and Brazil
- B.France and Germany
- C.The United Kingdom and Mozambique
- D.Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African countriesCorrect
He is well known in Portuguese-speaking African countries and Portugal itself.
Source: career context
10.What city was the location of the label that released Memórias 1968-1990?
- A.Paris
- B.Lisbon
- C.Mbanza Congo
- D.LuandaCorrect
The discography lists Memórias 1968-1990 as being produced by Teta Lando Produções in Luanda, Angola.
Source: discography section
11.What was the date of birth of Alberto Teta Lando?
- A.June 2, 1950
- B.July 14, 1968
- C.July 14, 2008
- D.June 2, 1948Correct
Alberto Teta Lando was born on June 2, 1948.
Source: biographical introduction
12.In which city was Alberto Teta Lando born?
- A.Mbanza CongoCorrect
- B.Lisbon
- C.Luanda
- D.Paris
Alberto Teta Lando was born in Mbanza Congo, the capital city of Zaire Province.
Source: early life section
13.To which ethnic group did Alberto Teta Lando belong?
- A.Lunda
- B.Ambundu
- C.MukongoCorrect
- D.Ovimbundu
The biography states that Alberto Teta Lando is Mukongo.
Source: early life section
14.In which languages did Alberto Teta Lando sing?
- A.Portuguese and KikongoCorrect
- B.Portuguese and Spanish
- C.French and Kikongo
- D.English and Portuguese
Alberto Teta Lando spoke and sang in both the Portuguese and Kikongo languages.
Source: musical career section
15.What is one of the most well-known songs by Alberto Teta Lando?
- A.Mbanza Saudade
- B.Angola Livre
- C.Reunião de Músicos
- D.Eu vou voltarCorrect
Eu vou voltar is listed as one of his most well-known songs.
Source: musical works section
16.Which of the following is an identified theme in the music of Alberto Teta Lando?
- A.The history of Lisbon
- B.Maritime navigation
- C.Industrial modernization
- D.The Angolan civil warCorrect
Alberto Teta Lando's music focused on themes including the country's civil war.
Source: musical themes section
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