Paolo Balirano

Paolo Balirano, Italian, founding member of the Makossa Brothers, researchers of African music from the 70s and its influences, known for their DJ sets on various stages and popular festivals in Lisbon.

The Makossa Brothers: two friends, researchers of African music from the 70s and its influences, decided to combine their tastes and share their knowledge with the public! The Makossa Brothers’ DJ sets are the story of a journey through Africa and how Africa has influenced the musical world, told through the music extracted from the vinyls and CDs that fill their suitcases.