Chris Couto is a versatile session musician, producer, arranger, and educator from Vancouver, BC with roots in Mozambique and Portugal. With nearly two decades of experience, Couto is known for his dynamic approach to music, seamlessly blending diverse rhythms and styles. He is a member of the acclaimed Latin group Mazacote, which received a JUNO nomination in 2021 for Best World Album of the Year. Couto has performed across Canada and internationally and has shared stages with iconic artists such as Booker T. Jones, Ozomatli, Salif Keita, and The Wailers. Passionate about community impact, Couto believes in music’s power to transform lives and continues to inspire through his innovative artistry and collaborations.
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“Bailadora” (Dancer) is a lively, rhythmic celebration of music, joy, and the energy of life. Featuring Cuban singer Toto Berriel on vocals, its playful lyrics and Afro-Cuban chants celebrates the influences of African culture and invites listeners to dance, enjoy the moment, and embrace a carefree spirit of fun and movement. “Hey, what's happening? / Keep it going, feel the rhythm / Enjoy it, no suffering, let it flow! / Water!”
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