
The album Glória Eterna Aos Nossos Heróis, released in 1975 by Angolan musician Santocas, emerged during Angola’s independence process after nearly five centuries of Portuguese colonial rule. That same year, Angola declared its independence, entering a complex transitional period marked by internal tensions among political movements—such as the MPLA, UNITA, and FNLA—and the influence of foreign powers during the Cold War. The music of this era reflected both the hope for national sovereignty and the pain of armed conflict, serving as a vehicle for expressing a range of social and political ideals.
00:00 Hoji Ya Henda
04:52 Zito
07:19 Oportunismo
10:44 Ngangula
15:26 Mama Tunda Bukanga
17:34 Namibia
21:26 Mu Kua Roleta
24:41 Valodia
28:55 Deolinda
32:07 OMA
34:56 Kanhala
38:01 Saúde