Biography

Chico Matada is a Mozambique-born drummer, composer, and bandleader whose music bridges African rhythmic traditions with modern jazz, cinematic textures, and improvisation. Now based in Finland, Matada draws deeply from the Ndokodo music of the Ndau people, shaping a distinctive compositional voice rooted in tradition yet open to contemporary expression.

Chicollective is the result of seven years of artistic development. The album presents Matada’s unique musical language, where deeply rooted rhythmic heritage meets a modern, exploratory approach. The music moves between meditative atmospheres and vibrant rhythmic interplay, inviting the listener into a space of reflection, presence, and emotional connection.

Tracklist

1. Kuya Kaya 
2. Playing in the Rain 
3. Hiona Mbilo 
4. Here and Yet Away 
5. Search Within 
6. Maputo Sunset 
7. Departures & Pathways 
8. Someday (Idai)