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One of Mozambique’s greatest: Musician João Cabaço dies in Maputo
12:08 CAT | 26 Apr 2016
Domingo (File photo) / Mozambique today mourns one of its greatest musicians. João Cabaço seen here in a concert in Maputo
Famous Mozambican musician João Cabaço died in the early hours of this morning after a long illness.
The sad incident occurred at Clínica 222, where the musician was hospitalized with the illness that had put an end to his illustrious stage career.
Cabaço was born between Maputo’s Mafalala and Bota Fogo neighbourhoods. Like any other boy, he divided his time between childish pranks, playing football and racing wire carts.
At the age of 13, Cabaço moved to Matola, leaving his mythical Mafalala neighbourhood behind. But it would never loose its grip on his soul.
João Cabaço stood out in Mozambique music scene as one of its most popular musicians.
Source: Folha de Maputo
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