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Xavier Machiana (musician) www.xaviermachiana.com

Xavier Machiana is a Mozambican musician, composer, actor and social activist. Recently released in the national and international market the single "GRACE" produced by Joao Carlos Schwalbach, featuring John Caban (guitarist of Alana Davis, Art Neville, Richard Bona, etc.) Xavier Machiana was the lead singer, guitarist and composer of the Rockfeller´ band, making this Mozambican rock band the first Mozambican rock band to stand out in the Mozambican mainstream scene, receiving numerous awards and performing in over 500 shows at football stadiums, arenas and open-air venues for audiences of over 10,000 people across the country, being considered one of the most influential and unavoidable bands in the Mozambican modern music scene.

He performed live performances with artists such as legendary rock icon Bono Vox (U2), funk diva and Soul Sandra St. Victor (Prince, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Erykah Badu, etc.), Mozambican icon Stewart Sukuma, Do Carmo, among many others. Xavier Machiana shared the same stage with national and international artists such as: Kool & The Gang, UB40, Martinho da Vila, Max Gazze, Lucky Dube, Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukuzi, Kassav, Bayete, Delphins, Rui Veloso, Xutos e Kicks, Sergio Tito Paris, Mafikizolo, Bongo Mafin, Danielle Silvestri, Rasta Rebels, Filipe Mukenga, Aunty, Kapa Dech, Awilo Longoba, Splash, Gil Semedo, Irmaos Verdade, Oliver Ngoma, Stewart Sukuma, Kakana Band, Suzana Lubrano, Mandoza, Ghorwane, Wazimbo and many others As a vocalist and guitarist for Rockfeller's band, Xavier Machiana composed, produced, recorded and played 2 CDs (Vida Dura e Tempo) as well as co-produced the videclips and a live DVD. ​ Co-managed the band (contracts, sponsorships and partnerships). He co-conceptualized and co-produced concerts and music festivals as well as co-produced the entire line of communication, marketing, promotional material and band apparel. He co-conceptualized and produced the national alternative music contest "SAI DA GARGEM", for the promotion of rock bands in Mozambique that featured castings and festivals in Beira and Maputo. As a musician he has collaborated with different social, cultural and development initiatives for adolescents and youths in and out of school in urban and rural areas of Mozambique, as well as being a spokesperson for various social initiatives. Co-managed the cultural group of the National Commission for UNESCO in Maputo, Mozambique. He conceptualized and produced the "EU GRAMO DE SER MOCAMBICANO" Hip Hop School Contest, to promote safe behavior and awareness about HIV / AIDS in Mozambique. ​ He conceptualized and co-produced the song "Positive Lives" for MSF's HIV / AIDS Awareness Campaign, interpreted by Filipe Mukenga, Mingas, Wazimbo, Neyma, Salimo Mohamed, Jorge César and others. He has participated with jury and mentor in countless music competitions for new talents, including the Fama Show. He recorded as a guest artist on Do Carmo (afrojazz) and Neyma (pop and marrabenta). He has produced numerous advertising jingles for several brands. He has participated in several advertising campaigns as an actor and producer. Represented several national brands. His voice appears in various TV and Radio commercials. As an actor he has participated in short films, serials, reality shows and ads in Mozambique, South Africa and Norway. He graduated in Applied Linguistics worked as Project Manager and Communication Specialist for Behavior Change and has collaborated for more than 15 years in various programs and projects for national and foreign NGOs.