For over 20 years, Paulo Almedia has been making music, collaborating and touring across the globe as the front-man for the Dili Allstars and Sol Nation. Having played alongside some of the world’s best musicians, he is finally embarking on the launch of his solo project.  

Having released two singles from a forthcoming album, Paulo’s sound captures the spirit of his ancestral lines in Timor Leste and Portugal. The unmistakeable island vibes, cool reggae accompanying positive and uplifting lyrics speak to the kind of optimism Paulo brings not only to his music, but is a reflection of his attitude to life.

Paulo has been a life-long activist and advocate for a Free East Timor (and West Papua) and worked with First Nations artists across Australia. Alongside this, he has also been a key figure in bringing Timorese music, dance and culture to the fore in Australia, having toured several Timorese artists and mentored the next generation of Timorese musicians to preserve their culture for future generations.

As front man for the Dili Allstars, and the commercial success of ‘Liberdade’, with the help of Mushroom Music, Paulo appeared before tens of thousands of people at the 1999 Tour Of Duty concert in Dili with John Farnham and Kylie Minogue, and had held the world stage at WOMADelaide, Garma, Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Queenscliff, St Kilda Festival, Brunswick Festival and many, many more.

Catch Paulo touring his solo work at a festival/venue near you.