Ruy Mingas
Angolan singer and songwriter (1939–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Vieira Dias and the second or paternal family name is Rodrigues Mingas.
Ruy Alberto Vieira Dias Rodrigues Mingas (12 May 1939 – 4 January 2024) was an Angolan singer, songwriter, diplomat, businessman and politician. He was a deputy in the National Assembly, secretary with the status of Minister of Sports and ambassador of Angola to Portugal. He composed the music for Angola Avante, the national anthem of Angola.[1]
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Born | Ruy Alberto Vieira Dias Rodrigues Mingas (1939-05-12)12 May 1939 |
Died | 4 January 2024(2024-01-04) (aged 84) Lisbon, Portugal |
Burial place | Alto das Cruzes Cemetery |
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Of his recording work, his most well known songs are "Poema da farra", "Makesu",[2] "Muadiakimi", "Birin Birin", "Monagambé", "Adeus À Hora da Partida"[1] and "Meninos do Huambo".[2][3]