About Teta Lando
Lived 1948 – 2008 (aged 60). Teta Lando was an Angolan singer.
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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Frequently asked questions
Who was Teta Lando?
Angolan musician (1948–2008)
When was Teta Lando born?
Teta Lando was born on 2 July 1948 in M'banza-Kongo.
When did Teta Lando die?
Teta Lando died on 14 July 2008 in Colombes.
What was Teta Lando's occupation?
Teta Lando was a singer.
What nationality was Teta Lando?
Teta Lando was Angolan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Teta Lando. https://biography.guide/teta-lando/
MLA: "Teta Lando." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/teta-lando/.
Chicago: "Teta Lando." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/teta-lando/.
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