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! Artist !! Performance / song / title !! Embedded player URL !! Notes !! Repertoire kind !! Repertoire date !! Recording date !! Format !! Opening !! Places !! Fit !! Evidence !! Review note !! MuGlobe favorite !! Current hit !! Authentic | |||
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| Grupo Zagaia (Amolete) || Grupo Zagaia (Amolete) - iya ya (Puita) || https://www.youtube.com/embed/BnxAZUdrVO8 || Iya Ya, explicitly labelled Puíta and credited to Grupo Zagaia (Amolete), in a focused Santomean song archive. Different named work/master from Camilo Domingos selections. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnxAZUdrVO8 Grupo Zagaia (Amolete) - iya ya (Puita)].</ref> || traditional || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnxAZUdrVO8 Recording/context source] || Iya Ya, explicitly labelled Puíta and credited to Grupo Zagaia (Amolete), in a focused Santomean song archive. Different named work/master from Camilo Domingos selections. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="BnxAZUdrVO8" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="BnxAZUdrVO8" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="BnxAZUdrVO8" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| João Aparício || Puita Musica de S.TOME E PRÍNCIPE- JOÃO APARÍCIO || https://www.youtube.com/embed/JZbGgiujvu4 || Puita, actual Santomean musical song credited in the title to João Aparício. Publisher João Santos is not silently the singer; original session date unknown. Source: João Santos. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2013-12-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZbGgiujvu4 Puita Musica de S.TOME E PRÍNCIPE- JOÃO APARÍCIO].</ref> || traditional || unknown || unknown || unknown || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZbGgiujvu4 Recording/context source] || Puita, actual Santomean musical song credited in the title to João Aparício. Publisher João Santos is not silently the singer; original session date unknown. Source: João Santos. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="JZbGgiujvu4" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="JZbGgiujvu4" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="JZbGgiujvu4" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| Sebastiana || Sebastiana - Ê sa nê za ê (Puita) || https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ziopyujs3Q || Ê Sa Nê Za Ê, explicitly identified Puíta song in Santomean music archive. Sebastiana is the named singer; archive publisher Rei Amador is not the vocalist. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ziopyujs3Q Sebastiana - Ê sa nê za ê (Puita)].</ref> || traditional || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ziopyujs3Q Recording/context source] || Ê Sa Nê Za Ê, explicitly identified Puíta song in Santomean music archive. Sebastiana is the named singer; archive publisher Rei Amador is not the vocalist. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="8ziopyujs3Q" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="8ziopyujs3Q" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="8ziopyujs3Q" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| Tigre T and Michel || Tigre T - Corona Bé Bô (puita) || https://www.youtube.com/embed/leRvDTnqaGE || Corona Bé Bô, primary artist explicitly identifies Puíta and names actual voices Tigre T and Michel. Pedro Sequeira is lyricist, Dico Mendes producer,50PRB video production. Source: Tigre T. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2020-05-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leRvDTnqaGE Tigre T - Corona Bé Bô (puita)].</ref> || traditional || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leRvDTnqaGE Recording/context source] || Corona Bé Bô, primary artist explicitly identifies Puíta and names actual voices Tigre T and Michel. Pedro Sequeira is lyricist, Dico Mendes producer,50PRB video production. Source: Tigre T. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="leRvDTnqaGE" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="leRvDTnqaGE" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="leRvDTnqaGE" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| Lindex || Lindex - Homé de sumi ca ta cama (Puita) || https://www.youtube.com/embed/HXZHLjTLuOs || Homé de sumi ca ta cama, specifically labelled Puíta in Santomean song archive. Lindex is named singer; no blanket import of his other unspecified-form recordings. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXZHLjTLuOs Lindex - Homé de sumi ca ta cama (Puita)].</ref> || traditional || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXZHLjTLuOs Recording/context source] || Homé de sumi ca ta cama, specifically labelled Puíta in Santomean song archive. Lindex is named singer; no blanket import of his other unspecified-form recordings. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="HXZHLjTLuOs" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="HXZHLjTLuOs" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="HXZHLjTLuOs" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| Família Forte || Amole puita-_Família Forte (vídeo oficial) || https://www.youtube.com/embed/hyyoYSnhyJQ || Amolê Puíta, primary group-owned official song video,2023 publication. National STP-Press group interview independently names this work; modern Puíta song adaptation, not every song by Família Forte or a generic Gospel work. Source: 2F..Família Forte. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-02-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyyoYSnhyJQ Amole puita-_Família Forte (vídeo oficial)].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyyoYSnhyJQ Recording/context source] || Amolê Puíta, primary group-owned official song video,2023 publication. National STP-Press group interview independently names this work; modern Puíta song adaptation, not every song by Família Forte or a generic Gospel work. Source: 2F..Família Forte. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="hyyoYSnhyJQ" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="hyyoYSnhyJQ" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="hyyoYSnhyJQ" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| Ju Lima || Ju Lima, Puita-Lepalo 2015/2016, Video Oficial By HEROIMAGE || https://www.youtube.com/embed/9wsbQEkXCc0 || Puíta-Lepalo, explicitly named musical work and performer in primary production-company release. Published December2015 with2015/2016 branding; no invented exact recording date. Source: HEROIMAGE PRO. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2015-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wsbQEkXCc0 Ju Lima, Puita-Lepalo 2015/2016, Video Oficial By HEROIMAGE].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wsbQEkXCc0 Recording/context source] || Puíta-Lepalo, explicitly named musical work and performer in primary production-company release. Published December2015 with2015/2016 branding; no invented exact recording date. Source: HEROIMAGE PRO. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="9wsbQEkXCc0" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="9wsbQEkXCc0" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="9wsbQEkXCc0" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| Grupo Cultural de Estudantes de São Tomé e Príncipe em Coimbra || puita.AVI || https://www.youtube.com/embed/pRCBs49QB-8 || Puíta at the cultural sarau for Africa Day in Coimbra, primary caption identifies the actual student cultural group. Silent source image shows stage ensemble with microphones and apparent percussion; supports musical group context, not an exact unheard soundtrack identity. Unknown session date;2012 is publication only. Source: Diamebá Carvalho. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2012-05-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRCBs49QB-8 puita.AVI].</ref> || traditional || unknown || unknown || live || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRCBs49QB-8 Recording/context source] || Puíta at the cultural sarau for Africa Day in Coimbra, primary caption identifies the actual student cultural group. Silent source image shows stage ensemble with microphones and apparent percussion; supports musical group context, not an exact unheard soundtrack identity. Unknown session date;2012 is publication only. Source: Diamebá Carvalho. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="pRCBs49QB-8" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="pRCBs49QB-8" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="pRCBs49QB-8" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| Alcino das Estrelas || Alcino das Estrelas - Padê ténu || https://www.youtube.com/embed/NMuGqDbg2rE || Padê Ténu, primary archive explicitly labels this specific work Puíta. Named singer distinct from archive publisher Rei Amador; no invented historical session date. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMuGqDbg2rE Alcino das Estrelas - Padê ténu].</ref> || traditional || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMuGqDbg2rE Recording/context source] || Padê Ténu, primary archive explicitly labels this specific work Puíta. Named singer distinct from archive publisher Rei Amador; no invented historical session date. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="NMuGqDbg2rE" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="NMuGqDbg2rE" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="NMuGqDbg2rE" field="authentic" /> | |||
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| Sangazuza || Sangasuza - mama cadela sê bô yemu (puita) || https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZEGrzCUODfU || Mama Cadela Sê Bô Yemu, specifically labelled Puíta in title/description. Same conjunto’s Puxa or Rumba songs are not automatically merged into this tradition. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEGrzCUODfU Sangasuza - mama cadela sê bô yemu (puita)].</ref> || traditional || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:São Tomé and Príncipe || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEGrzCUODfU Recording/context source] || Mama Cadela Sê Bô Yemu, specifically labelled Puíta in title/description. Same conjunto’s Puxa or Rumba songs are not automatically merged into this tradition. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="ZEGrzCUODfU" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="ZEGrzCUODfU" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="ZEGrzCUODfU" field="authentic" /> | |||
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Revision as of 13:38, 22 October 2026
Summary
Santomean Puíta is a percussion, singing and social-dance repertoire with specific Angolan labor and migration histories in the islands. The name also identifies a principal drum, but instrument and repertoire are not identical categories. [1]
Contemporary and trending
Puíta remains a specifically recognized repertoire in the 2024 institutional transmission programme. Its modern national identity follows a longer history of participation across plantation and island communities. This recognition is distinct from commercial popularity or a fixed ritual calendar. [2] [1]
History
The monograph traces changing communities of practice involving Angolan workers, their descendants and other island residents. A uniform single-origin account would miss exchanges between plantations and local publics. Historical testimony also describes Puíta on Príncipe. [1]
Musical characteristics
The principal drum, mussumba, metal percussion and voices organize a repeating pulse and exchanges of song and dance. Ensemble resources expanded over time. A documented circle-dance account relates movement directly to the principal drum’s calls. [1]
Geography and communities
São Tomé’s linked plantation, village and town communities provide the principal landscape, with lower separate Príncipe presence. An Angolan historical connection does not automatically locate identical Santomean repertoire throughout Angola. [1]
Artists
Community drummers, lead singers, answering participants and dancers maintain the repertoire. The monograph’s interviewees describe different local histories; their contributions are collective expertise rather than evidence for a single permanent professional lineup. [1]
Representative performances
| Repertoire | Field use | Notes |
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| traditional | regional | Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates. |
| Artist | Performance / song / title | Embedded player URL | Notes | Repertoire kind | Repertoire date | Recording date | Format | Opening | Places | Fit | Evidence | Review note | MuGlobe favorite | Current hit | Authentic |
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| Grupo Zagaia (Amolete) | Grupo Zagaia (Amolete) - iya ya (Puita) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/BnxAZUdrVO8 | Iya Ya, explicitly labelled Puíta and credited to Grupo Zagaia (Amolete), in a focused Santomean song archive. Different named work/master from Camilo Domingos selections. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[3] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Iya Ya, explicitly labelled Puíta and credited to Grupo Zagaia (Amolete), in a focused Santomean song archive. Different named work/master from Camilo Domingos selections. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| João Aparício | Puita Musica de S.TOME E PRÍNCIPE- JOÃO APARÍCIO | https://www.youtube.com/embed/JZbGgiujvu4 | Puita, actual Santomean musical song credited in the title to João Aparício. Publisher João Santos is not silently the singer; original session date unknown. Source: João Santos. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2013-12-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[4] | traditional | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Puita, actual Santomean musical song credited in the title to João Aparício. Publisher João Santos is not silently the singer; original session date unknown. Source: João Santos. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| Sebastiana | Sebastiana - Ê sa nê za ê (Puita) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ziopyujs3Q | Ê Sa Nê Za Ê, explicitly identified Puíta song in Santomean music archive. Sebastiana is the named singer; archive publisher Rei Amador is not the vocalist. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[5] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Ê Sa Nê Za Ê, explicitly identified Puíta song in Santomean music archive. Sebastiana is the named singer; archive publisher Rei Amador is not the vocalist. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| Tigre T and Michel | Tigre T - Corona Bé Bô (puita) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/leRvDTnqaGE | Corona Bé Bô, primary artist explicitly identifies Puíta and names actual voices Tigre T and Michel. Pedro Sequeira is lyricist, Dico Mendes producer,50PRB video production. Source: Tigre T. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2020-05-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[6] | traditional | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Corona Bé Bô, primary artist explicitly identifies Puíta and names actual voices Tigre T and Michel. Pedro Sequeira is lyricist, Dico Mendes producer,50PRB video production. Source: Tigre T. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| Lindex | Lindex - Homé de sumi ca ta cama (Puita) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/HXZHLjTLuOs | Homé de sumi ca ta cama, specifically labelled Puíta in Santomean song archive. Lindex is named singer; no blanket import of his other unspecified-form recordings. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[7] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Homé de sumi ca ta cama, specifically labelled Puíta in Santomean song archive. Lindex is named singer; no blanket import of his other unspecified-form recordings. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| Família Forte | Amole puita-_Família Forte (vídeo oficial) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/hyyoYSnhyJQ | Amolê Puíta, primary group-owned official song video,2023 publication. National STP-Press group interview independently names this work; modern Puíta song adaptation, not every song by Família Forte or a generic Gospel work. Source: 2F..Família Forte. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-02-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[8] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Amolê Puíta, primary group-owned official song video,2023 publication. National STP-Press group interview independently names this work; modern Puíta song adaptation, not every song by Família Forte or a generic Gospel work. Source: 2F..Família Forte. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| Ju Lima | Ju Lima, Puita-Lepalo 2015/2016, Video Oficial By HEROIMAGE | https://www.youtube.com/embed/9wsbQEkXCc0 | Puíta-Lepalo, explicitly named musical work and performer in primary production-company release. Published December2015 with2015/2016 branding; no invented exact recording date. Source: HEROIMAGE PRO. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2015-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[9] | popular | unknown | unknown | music-video | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Puíta-Lepalo, explicitly named musical work and performer in primary production-company release. Published December2015 with2015/2016 branding; no invented exact recording date. Source: HEROIMAGE PRO. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| Grupo Cultural de Estudantes de São Tomé e Príncipe em Coimbra | puita.AVI | https://www.youtube.com/embed/pRCBs49QB-8 | Puíta at the cultural sarau for Africa Day in Coimbra, primary caption identifies the actual student cultural group. Silent source image shows stage ensemble with microphones and apparent percussion; supports musical group context, not an exact unheard soundtrack identity. Unknown session date;2012 is publication only. Source: Diamebá Carvalho. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2012-05-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[10] | traditional | unknown | unknown | live | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Puíta at the cultural sarau for Africa Day in Coimbra, primary caption identifies the actual student cultural group. Silent source image shows stage ensemble with microphones and apparent percussion; supports musical group context, not an exact unheard soundtrack identity. Unknown session date;2012 is publication only. Source: Diamebá Carvalho. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| Alcino das Estrelas | Alcino das Estrelas - Padê ténu | https://www.youtube.com/embed/NMuGqDbg2rE | Padê Ténu, primary archive explicitly labels this specific work Puíta. Named singer distinct from archive publisher Rei Amador; no invented historical session date. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[11] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Padê Ténu, primary archive explicitly labels this specific work Puíta. Named singer distinct from archive publisher Rei Amador; no invented historical session date. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
| Sangazuza | Sangasuza - mama cadela sê bô yemu (puita) | https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZEGrzCUODfU | Mama Cadela Sê Bô Yemu, specifically labelled Puíta in title/description. Same conjunto’s Puxa or Rumba songs are not automatically merged into this tradition. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[12] | traditional | unknown | unknown | audio | unknown | country:São Tomé and Príncipe | supported | Recording/context source | Mama Cadela Sê Bô Yemu, specifically labelled Puíta in title/description. Same conjunto’s Puxa or Rumba songs are not automatically merged into this tradition. Source: REI AMADOR 👑. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. | false | false | false |
Related genres
Djambi is a related ritual context whose music has close rhythmic connections, but it is not simply another name for every Puíta social occasion. Bulawê and Socopé have different organizational histories, while Semba supplies a wider Angolan comparison. [13] [1]
References and further reading
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Magdalena Bialoborska Chambel, Dêxa puíta sócó(m)pé. Música em São Tomé e Príncipe: do colonialismo à independência, Centro de História da Universidade de Lisboa,2022. Access note: Repository synopsis and substantial publicly readable monograph facsimile/transcription read: title/author, taxonomy, Socopé/Ússua pp.96–103, Dêxa pp.118–119, Puíta pp.154–158 and Bulauê pp.309–312. Full353-page book not claimed.2013–20 interviews and historical accounts distinguished from present frequencies; no referenced audio/media accessed.
- ↑ RSTP, Comitiva de STP para Expo Japão2025 anuncia casting de dança tradicional para jovens são-tomenses,26 November2024. Access note: Full substantive public announcement read. Proposed Lisbon/São Tomé/Príncipe casting is not treated as proof of completed Japanese performances or foreign heartlands.
- ↑ Grupo Zagaia (Amolete) - iya ya (Puita).
- ↑ Puita Musica de S.TOME E PRÍNCIPE- JOÃO APARÍCIO.
- ↑ Sebastiana - Ê sa nê za ê (Puita).
- ↑ Tigre T - Corona Bé Bô (puita).
- ↑ Lindex - Homé de sumi ca ta cama (Puita).
- ↑ Amole puita-_Família Forte (vídeo oficial).
- ↑ Ju Lima, Puita-Lepalo 2015/2016, Video Oficial By HEROIMAGE.
- ↑ puita.AVI.
- ↑ Alcino das Estrelas - Padê ténu.
- ↑ Sangasuza - mama cadela sê bô yemu (puita).
- ↑ Magdalena Bialoborska, Vungu Téla. Estudo da música santomense: Uma proposta de métodos, técnicas e objetivos, Cadernos de Estudos Africanos32 (2016),97–122. Access note: Public26-page PDF downloaded. Abstract, introductory/method passages and complete taxonomy on printed pp.110–111 read. This is explicitly a research/method proposal; the later monograph provides additional historical and interview work. No linked media accessed.
Hotspot mushrooms
São Tomé’s connected community/plantation-derived practice and a lower separately documented Príncipe field. Social repertoire and related Djambi ritual are differentiated.
The fields express editorial judgments about relative musical affinity and reach, not measured audience shares. Radius is the zero edge of a linear fade; same-genre overlaps combine by maximum.
| ID | Location | Latitude | Longitude | Radius (km) | Strength | Notes |
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| puita-sao-tome | São Tomé Puíta community landscape | 0.25 | 6.65 | 170 | 0.69 | Connected communities and changing social-dance practice with specific labor/migration histories. |
| puita-principe | Príncipe related Puíta community landscape | 1.62 | 7.42 | 90 | 0.36 | Lower historically documented island-community practice, distinct from Dêxa. |