Moreira Chonguica

Based: Cape Town

Saxophonist, Ethnomusicologist, Producer, Composer, Entrepreneur

Multi-award winning Moreira Chonguica (35) is a celebrated musician, originally from Mozambique but now based in Cape Town, South Africa.

His genre speciality:
Contemporary jazz and world music – AFRO WORLD JAZZ

Just completed:
Producing the inaugural MOREJAZZ concert series with US saxophonist, NAJEE (April 2012)

Last project:
Producing the album “KHANIMAMBO – Moreira Chonguica pays tribute to Mozambican
legends Vol 1”

Most recent release:
KHANIMAMBO – Moreira Chonguica pays tribute to Mozambican legends Vol 1 (2011)

The Moreira Project backing band comprises top musicians from Cape Town chosen and rehearsed to suit the event.

Recent Accomplishments:

The Moreira Project Vol 2 – Citizen of the World was nominated for three South African Music Awards in 2009, and was awarded two namely for Best Contemporary Jazz Album and Best Album Packaging.
The Moreira Project Vol 1 – The Journey was nominated for three South African Music Awards in 2007 and was awarded one for Best Producer.
The Moreira Project Vol 1 – The Journey was selected from 8000 entries and one of eight albums chosen to be awarded the inaugural A & R international music award in 2008.
Produced three songs for Simpiwe Dana for her album Kulture Noir.
Part of Brazilian documentary on Africa – Mama Africa shot in 10 African countries.
Moreira was included in the list by Jornal Noticias of Mozambique as the Best of 2009 together with President Guebuza and the Mambas (Mozambican football team).
He was also elected Cultural Personality of 2009 by Radio Mozambique.

Performance highlights in 2011/2012:

Career highlights in 2011/2012:

Only African invited to Jazz and Blues Festival in Brazil – March 2011
Completed the Khanimambo CD with 10 artists from Mozambique
Invited to participate in the International Education & Entertainment conference New Delhi – Nov 2011

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