Albino Mbie is a versatile Mozambican musician, guitarist, singer, composer, sound engineer, and producer. His music fuses Mozambican heritage with jazz and Afro-pop, and he has shared stages with artists such as Wayne Shorter, Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Richard Bona, and Mulatu Astatke. Touring internationally, Albino uses his soulful compositions to celebrate African culture and to address social injustice and climate change.
My project for Lou’s is a live performance showcasing my Mozambican-rooted, jazz–Afro-pop fusion. Backed by a tight small-band ensemble, I’ll present original compositions and arrangements that blend rhythmic Moz-Jazz grooves with improvisation, storytelling, and themes of social justice and climate awareness. The set aims to bring a warm, soulful atmosphere, celebratory yet reflective, featuring electric and acoustic guitar, vocals, and dynamic interplay with the band.