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Maputo, Mozambique
Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different musical styles like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. But there are others that emerge fully formed, in full command of their craft, their identity and their music. Paulo Dos Santos fits firmly in the latter category. His new EP, We R Plastic Music, is a captivating and moving debut that heralds the arrival of a gifted and significant new talent, one whose music feels familiar in the best possible way, while striking out on its own territory.
A Gauteng boy who grew up in the Mckenzie park, near Benoni town, Paulo Dos Santos loved music as a child, but didn’t take music seriously until he was in his early 20’s. He explains, “I started writing songs in my head, and it took my interest in music to another level. I had to use free music software’s so I could cut music to the ideas I heard in my head. Then I started playing piano and guitar to broaden my horizons even more.