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[[File:jhd.jpg|thumb|Nome:Matias Domingos Damasio

Date of Birth : 09/03/1982

Birth : Angolan

Music : soul music kizomba Semba]]

= Bibliography =  ' Matias Damasio ' Benguela came looking for better living conditions. Arrived in Luanda, saw and conquered. This was the fate of a boy who sought to pursue his dream and today is one of the most prestigious scene musical.Nascido in Benguela on March 9, 1982. Came as a refugee from the humble neighborhood of Trash in Benguela. In Luanda arrived washing cars and shining shoes on the street.

Since children Damasio gained a love for music. In the mid eighties, the neighborhood in which he lived, listened to the tapes of Kassav ( group of Antillean zouk music ) and Eduardo Paim. Grew up in a poor neighborhood, but with a daily environment of celebration. Despite the financial and social problems, believed to have been a happy child who lived in a humble community where they shared what little they had with the neighbor. The wealthier, who had televisions in the home , they put it in the backyard where the neighbors gathered to see the Brazilian and Mexican soap operas. The children were dolls and toys sludge from oil cans.

After all, Damasio rejoices for having had a beautiful orchard and a sea where he could bathe free. Believes his character is a result of childhood that had beautiful and all the moral values ​​that were sent to the neighborhood of Trash. Damasio remembers with pride the message she received from older neighborhood : Angola will improve. We have to believe and live in joy, harmony and party every day. Hence homage to the neighborhood where he was born.

Matias Damasio 's boy " Trash " Benguela, arrived in Luanda in 1993. Because of the war left their homeland with her mother and four brothers and rehoused in the City of Samba. His father only followed some time later. As refugees, went through various difficulties and saw in music a way to express yourself and convey what was in his soul. At that time he joined two friends in the neighborhood Morro Bento Luanda : Timothy and Gito who taught him to play guitar.

Sometime later felt the need to leave the house where he lived with his parents and lived with friends for the District of Samba. Followed the Maianga district, in the neighborhood Catambor , where he lived with fellow known career Nicol Ananas and Paul Mancini. At the time he walked through the streets to wash cars and shine of passersby as a livelihood. Fan of the musical group The Gingas Maculusso, Matias Damasio was keen to participate in the Sing - Sing ( contest play back on the radio ) to see the live show of Gingas which was " defiled ". At the time Damasio had no landline at home, much less mobile, so went to the gate of the radio for a contest that had as premium tickets for the live show of Gingas , " I called the extension 206 , to participate the program. I remember I had with the singer Margareth do Rosário , and sang out to me. Margaret and I won the contest and went to see the live Gingas Maculusso the disco Don Quixote.

On the back of the ticket was written " Do not consume ." The anxiety of seeing Gingas was such that not even notice the detail of verse. I met with two friends on the show and "touches to consume ", entrusted the card , to be tender , had unlimited consumption. Time to exit the card presented to the porter who pointed out to me that the cashier looked at me and said, the bill is $ 200. I got a good beating and took me in the police car between punches and kicks. Today whenever I see the Gingas tell them, took a beating because of you, "he said between laughs and laughs Matias.

= Career =

His first professional opportunity came in 2002 when, among the five hundred candidates karaoke contest at the Star Stage, was among the finalists , imitating the Brazilian singer Belo with the song " Honey in my mouth ." This was the key that opened the first door to success. " Other " followed. Since then Matias Damasio won the first place in several competitions and received numerous awards such as the Gala Friday Song Luanda City, Variant 2003 Prize Song LAC , Figures and Business Award , Top of the Most Beloved and Top Radio Luanda.

But the musical trajectory of Damasio was not like a fairy tale. There were pitfalls and disappointments. In the selection tests of the music competition at Gala Friday "star " did not pass the selection tests, being relegated to the alternates. It was a big disappointment. Matias came to think it was a failure as a musician and the best would be to find another profession. Happiness for the singer, one of the selected renounced participation and Matias jumped to the main stage , eventually winning the contest. The world of entertainment is full of such stories. Sometimes, our future career , played on a simple chance event like this. In case Damasio the story had a happy ending

= The path of victory =

But no one think that was just luck. Matias Damasio defines itself as an extremely committed to the job. " Sometimes, I devote more time to the professional side than the fact of being a father . I wish it were otherwise. I am very demanding with myself . But do not forget that the family is my greatest source of inspiration , "he says.

Married, father of two sons , Matias Damasio has released two works record of success : Victory and Love and Party Trash. The recording of the first album came as a prize for winning the contest Variant ( contest of Angolan popular music ), representing the province of Luanda after winning the contest Luanda Song. "I decided to name my first album to win by virtue of having won every national music competitions I participated in ," he says. WITH NHA LISANDRA ... The first disc Matias Damasio was recorded in studios in Angola Beto Max and John Alexander. The second was recorded in several countries - Portugal, Spain, France and Angola - in homage to the old and lively quarter of Trash ( Benguela ) where he was born. On the participation of the deceased on the first disk Nha Lisandra Matias said " show - me in Nha Beto Max studio when he recorded the song Dear Mother . He was a super friendly and communicative . He told me he would like to participate in music . The ten first few seconds were enough to convince me . It was this interest that determined the success of the CD . "He confesses. " Lisandra had a lot of talent, a voice very beautiful. It was worth the violent way to lose . It was very difficult not only for me but for all who knew and heard the music . We lost what would be one of the best singers in the country . In my last CD I made a tribute to her dedication in the text . He said he 'll never forget the voice of Nha Lizandra " he stresses.

= Future projects =

The author created his own production company, MD Productions, whose administrator Mota Lemos. Through it, Damasio plans to launch new talent , providing services from production of CDs by the agency of the show. Among the goals for 2009 include the launch of the DVD, a tour through the interior of the country and the great live show that will mark the end of the tour. Holder of several awards Damasio has the career milestone, the prize of the Top Most Dear coinciding with the date of birth of her youngest son. From victory to victory Matias Damasio began singing at religious festivals. Participated in the contest in 2001 Stars of the Stage radio LAC, where he was a finalist. The following year, obtained the second place in the contest Domingão Coca - Cola. In 2003 won the Festival Song Luanda City Gala and the Friday of the Public Television of Angola. Two years later the prize snatched the Song Festival LAC. Looks like Matias already foresaw this series of conquests when the Victory titled debut album.

Matias Damasio does not deny their origins. Rather, in his latest album Love and Trash Party he pays a heartfelt tribute to the neighborhood 's Trash ( Benguela ), where he had a happy childhood. In the photos above - made ​​this January - we see the street where Matias Damasio was born and his family Male voice of the year Matias Damasio has col-lected distinctions. The most recent occurred in the past week- end awards Top Radio Luanda in 2008, where it won the award for " Best Male Voice " for the year. Besides the statue and diploma author received five thousand U.S. dollars for the victory in the category. However already printed 35,000 copies of the disc and Love Festival in the Recycle Bin (left image ), which continues to sell at a good pace. And this year consecrated another victory as the winner out of the top of the most beloved of Radio National.

= More Matias =

Name: Matias Damasio Domingos Date of birth : March 9, 1982 Hometown: Benguela Membership : Raúl Damasio and Damasio Florinda Favorite dish : Feijoada with rice Sports: Football Dance : Kizomba Music : Soul music Perfume : Black XS Attire: Tennis, jeans and t -shirt Household endowments : I know ironing, wash and cook basic dishes , took care of my little brothers when I was younger Angolan singer Reference : Philip Mukenga Angolan singer of the new generation : Konde International Singer : Michael Jackson Marital status : Married Children: Two (five and one year and a half ) The day - to-day : I read the newspaper, play with my children , playing PlayStation , compose music, going to the studio , I like watching TV and always have time to hang out with the family out to dinner Restaurant: Pier 4.

= Reference =


 * 1) Www.matiasdamasio.com


 * 1) Www.andinospro.com / novomatiasdamasio