Ego Lemos

Ego Lemos
Born1972
Aileu
Genresfolk
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar, harmonica
LabelsSkinnyfish

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]

Discography

References

  1. ^ Fraser, Jill (25 January 2010), "It's not about ego music", Herald Sun
  2. ^ Elder, Bruce (21 November 2009), "O Hele Le review", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. ^ Dwyer, Michael (29 January 2010), "O Hele Le", The Age
  4. ^ Noonan, Kathleen (28 November 2009), "The man has soil and soul", Courier Mail
  5. ^ Mengel, Noel, "O Hele Le review", Courier Mail
  6. ^ Purvis, Ray (12 August 2009), "Lemos brings passion to Timorese tradition", The West Australian
  7. ^ Donovan, Patrick (29 August 2009), "Burdened by the loss, Lemos knew the Balibo score", The Age
  8. ^ Stewart, Paul (7 March 2009), "THE FACE - Ego Lemos, musician, environmental campaigner", The Australian
  9. ^ "Water, energy and food goals beyond 2030: achieving sustainability in APAC". Times Higher Education (THE). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  10. ^ Moran, Jonathon (29 November 2009), "O Hele Le review", Sunday Telegraph
  11. ^ Williams, Ken (8 November 2009), "O Hele Le review", Sunday Age