Hugo Soares was born in Luanda (Angola) in 1974. He was raised in Brazil and Argentina after his family emigrated from Angola because of the war. A composer, guitarist and singer, his music fuses deep African roots with Brazilian influences. Hugo has lived in Barcelona since 1993 were he became friends with Clarence. The two of them used to play soul, reggae and African songs (including Pemba Laka) together in bars and in the streets of Barcelona. Hugo’s voice is one of the sweetest voices on earth– a great mix of joy and nostalgia.