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Anna Joyce

Angolan singer Anna Joyce talks about how she has managed to keep her career on track while raising five children and battling a brain tumour.

Anna Joyce is a popular singer from Angola with an inspiring story. Her talent was first recognised by her sister, then a boyfriend who introduced her to Cape Verdean artist Johnny Ramos, who helped her establish herself as a recording artist. She is also admired by Angolan superstar Anselmo Ralph, and they have made several songs together. In this programme, Anna Joyce talks about the new album she has just released, her first for five years, and how she has managed to keep her career on track while raising five children and battling a brain tumour.

Image: Anna Joyce (Credit: João Portugal)

27 minutes

Last on

Mon 13 Sep 202100:32GMT
BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

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