Artist Info: Samito

Samito is a Mozambican/Canadian artist whose music blends acoustic & electronica to create a distinct sound in part inspired by his upbringing in Maputo. In 2005 he moved to Montréal to pursue studies in music and has worked with Nom De Plume, Mamoru Kobayakawa, The New Groove Orchestra, Radio Radio, Emma Frank, Pierre Kwenders, Hans Wilwright, among others. His influences include Seu Jorge, Imogen Heap, Talvin Singh and Shangaan beat from the 80's brought home by migrant miner's from Egoli or “City of Gold” aka Johannesburg. [read more...]