Tito Paris

About

Singer and musician best known for his emphatic energy in concert as well as his classic instrumental albums "Dança ma mi criola," "Graça de tchega," and "Ao vivo no B. Leza." Throughout the entirety of his career, he garnered substantial acclaim from fans and critics alike and was regarded as a leading ambassador of Cape Veridian music. 

Before Fame

At the age of 19, he relocated to Portugal. He grew up in a musical family and learned to play numerous instruments from his brothers and cousins. His debut album "Fidjo Malguado" was released in 1978.

Trivia

He was honored with the rank of the Commander of the Portuguese Order of Merid by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in April 2017.

Family Life

Growing up, he played music with his brothers and his cousin Rufino Almeid, who went on to become a famous musician. His father played the bass and the banjo, his grandmother sang, and his grandfather played the violin.

Associated With

Throughout his career, he worked with musicians such as Paulo de Carvalho and Cesaria Évora.