Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tito Paris (1963-) came from a musical family who lived in Mindelo (Sao Vicente). Paris and his guitar were inseparable buddies. He also liked to play with his cousin Bau, which in turn would later become famous on the cavaquinho. The multi-instrumentalist on piano, cavaquinho, drums and electric bass did in the nightclubs and bars in Mindelo lot of
… experience with renowned musicians such as clarinetist Luis Morais and pianist Chico Serra. At the request of Bana emigrated Paris at the age of nineteen to Lisbon and played bass guitar for four years in Bana's band Voz de Cabo Verde. He became a much sought after accompanist in Cape Verdean and Portuguese circles. His instrumental debut Fidjo Maguado (1985) showed his mastery as a guitarist. Paris formed his own band and albums Dança Criola Mi (1994) and the Graça Tchega (1996) made him internationally known. Like Bana Paris also opened his own restaurant-club Enclave. His tours took him from Oslo to New York and Louisiana to Paris. Paris has developed a sophisticated sensual style in which he Cape Verdean genres coladeira Funaná and mixed with salsa, bossa nova, samba, blues and soul. (SvdP)more
