Calema

biography Calema is a musical duo of brothers from São Tomé and Príncipe, with origins in Portugal, formed by the two brothers António Mendes Ferreira (April 5, 1992) and Fradique Mendes Ferreira (March 19, 1987). The duo's name refers to the special swell on the African coast. Fradique and António Mendes Ferreira were born in São Tomé and Príncipe, respectively in Roça Ribeira-Peixe in the south of the country (1987) and in the capital São Tomé (1992). With the same mixed race that characterizes the Santomense people, they descend from Cape Verdeans, Portuguese and Angolans, carrying within them a diverse cultural heritage that led them to their passion for music. They attended primary school in São João dos Angolares, capital of the district of Caué, where they were part of the choir group at the Church of Santa Cruz dos Angolares. In 2009 they looked for a shorter name with a better meaning and the mutually chosen name was Calema. Calema means a special wave on the African coast, as the waves when they reach the beach always bring something with them. The Calema bring: music, smile, emotions, culture and the Santomean sun. From an early age, they participated in several competitions, winning Lusartist and where they began working on their debut album “Bomu Kêlê” (Let's believe in Creole). Album full of surprises in Creole and Portuguese, where Calema challenged themselves by composing all the songs on the album. These two boys surprise with the mix of their crystal clear voices, pure voices, powerful voices. Wherever they go they never go unnoticed, their humble personalities, charismatic musicians, and sometimes called Calema angels.