Toto ST

The other side of Angolan music

Each of Toto ST song is simultaneously a genuine journey throughout the great diversity of Angolan seductive landscape and world music’s deepest roots. Toto ST exquisite fusion between afro jazz, funk, blues, soul, R&B and kilapanga is made to be fully enjoyed during his live performance.Today, Toto ST is a top musical reference in Angola.

Singer, songwriter, guitar player and record producer, Toto ST began his career at 14, collaborating with top Angolan musicians such as the Kalibradros, Genesis and Yanik Afro Man, among others. Thus, at 39, he already has over 20 years of career.

Serpião TOMÁS was born in Luanda, Angola, in 1980. Music is a strong genetic inheritance in the culture of Angolan people and becomes every child’s natural environment. But Serpião, that was affectuously called To by his mother, was still a peculiar child : he wrote his first lyrics at 8 and started singing North American, Angolan, Brazilian and other African rooted melodies. He would hear his mom sing Gospel and would sing with her. From very young he knew music was his thing and that it would be his life.

Today, Toto ST is a top musical reference in Angola. In 2015, Toto ST shared the Jazzing Festival stage with Diane Reeves and Nigerian singer Nneka. He also composed and shared stage with Keziah Jones.He was also the International Guest musician at São Tomé Music Awards 1st edition. Toto ST was also “co-°©-mentor" on ©The Voice Angola 2015.

He played first part of Ed Motta at Moods (Zurich, Switzerland) and his concert was a real success. Ed Motta came to congratulate him.

Toto St truly loves to share his music with the audience and offers an incredible experience on stage as a great showman.

Toto ST is releasing his 4th album NGA SAKIDILA.

He is also doing a featuring with the amazing NOJAZZ band (Stevie Wonder, Maurice White, Teo Macero...).

2019 : BEST WORLD MUSIC album with NGA SAKIDILA from JAZZ RHÔNE-ALPES

2019 : NGA SAKIDILA Selected by FORBES AFRIQUE in the WORLD MUSIC section by Samuel Nja Kwa)

Awarded Best Composer at Luanda Song Festival 18th edition, Toto ST was also nominated in

five categories.

2017 : Winner «VISA VIS» (Spain)

2016 : Best singer world music TOP RÁDIO LUANDA

2015 : Best singer world music Angola Music Award( AMA)

2015 : Best song- Best composer SONG FESTIVAL LUANDA (rádio LAC)

2007 : 3rd top singer in Angola

Keziah Jones - NOJAZZ - Michel Alibo - Thierry Fanfant - Christian Martinez - Helio Cruz -

Guy Nsangué - Munir Hossn - Sandra Cordeiro - Genesis - Dodo Miranda and many others...