Siwo

Siwo is the alter ego of Simonal Bie, a producer, vocalist, beatmaker and dancer of Mozambican origin, based in Barcelona.

Simonal is considered one of the pioneers in boosting the Afrobeat scene at a national level, having founded the legendary Afro-Funk band Moya Kalongo 10 years ago. Later, in 2016, he created Nu Epoque, a Nu soul and electronic band with strong influences from J Dilla and Fela Kuti.

Siwo is the culmination of these projects on a more personal mission, in any exploration of his identity as a multidisciplinary artist from the African diaspora. After releasing his EP on the solitary Stand For, Siwo describes his sound as “Afrofuturistic electronica with touches of hip hop, punk, soul and Afrobeat”. His explosive live performances highlight his versatility as a musician, producer and performer.