Ze - Delgado Tchiluf
Originally featured on the 2004 album Amor di Cristal , "Tchiluf" became a massive success, winning "Song of the Year" through the RCV Top As 10 Mais program.
The lyrics reflect on childhood innocence, motherhood, and the challenges of adulthood.
He began his solo journey with the album Uni-Verso (1994), recorded in Paris. He is ranked in the top 10% of songwriters on Muso.ai . The "Tchiluf" Phenomenon Ze Delgado Tchiluf
(born José António Oliveira Delgado) is a prominent Cape Verdean singer and songwriter recognized as a key figure in the first generation of Cape Verdean World Music . He is best known for his hit song "Tchiluf" , which was elected Song of the Year in Cape Verde in 2005. Professional Background
The track remains a staple of his repertoire and is frequently featured in live performances, such as his Show Festival Santo Amaro 2025 . Discography Highlights Album Title Notable Tracks Uni-Verso "Cofre di coraçon", "Pinacolada" Amor di Cristal "Tchiluf", "Amor di Cristal" Cocktail d’prazer Compilation of major hits Último Gota di Sol "Docifel", "Pedra Vive" Cara ô X Odje D'criança Recent return to recording Originally featured on the 2004 album Amor di
Born on May 20, 1968, in São Vicente, Cape Verde, he began performing as a child in radio programs and cultural events. As of 2026, he lives in Luxembourg and has been studying at the national music conservatory.
Watch Zé Delgado perform his most iconic tracks and live sets: Zé Delgado - Zouk mix (Baía das Gatas 2023) YouTube · Zé Delgado ZÉ DELGADO - (Show Festival Santo Amaro 2025) by GAFT-TV YouTube · Cabo Music Video Zé Delgado - Tchiluf YouTube · FBMUZIC Ze Delgado "Tchiluf" YouTube · Zé Delgado Ze Delgado - PARADOX YouTube · Zé Delgado He is ranked in the top 10% of songwriters on Muso
He was a central member of the group X-Treme , contributing heavily as a vocalist and songwriter to albums like Hino d’amor (1998) and Anjo n’inferno (2001).
