Ego Lemos
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Ego Lemos | |
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| Born | 1972 (age 53–54) |
| Genres | folk |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Label | Skinnyfish Music |
Ego Lemos is a permaculturist[1] and singer-songwriter from East Timor[2] who sings in his native tongue, Tetum.[3]
His song "Balibo" (featured in the 2009 film Balibo) was awarded best original song composed for the screen at the 2009 Screen Music Awards[4] and a 2009 APRA Award for best song in a film.[5] His debut solo album, produced by Michael Hohnen, was released in 2009.[6]
Lemos also plays with the popular East Timorese band Cinco do Oriente,[7] a band named after a band that existed before the 1975 Indonesian invasion of East Timor.[8]
In 2023, Lemos was appointed Presidential Goodwill Ambassador and Special Envoy for Culture, Environment and Water Resources at Permakultura Timor Lorosa’e.[9]
