[1] Initially their name was Ouro Negro, which was suggest by Maria Lucília Dias do Rádio Clube do Congo Português, this name was alluding to all that was precious like coffee, petroleum, and even a good football (soccer) player.
In 1962, Duo Ouro Negro released an EP which included their version of the theme Mãe Preta, later banned by censorship because it addressed the issue of slavery.
The Duo Ouro Negro, in addition to accompanying the dance rhythms of the time such as Twist, Madinson or Surf, introduced Kwéla to Europe, which in 1965 became the great musical trend.
Also, that year, they performed in the Sala Garnier of the Opera of Monte Carlo in front of the Princes of Monaco, within the scope of the celebrations of the 4th Centenary of the Principality.
In 1968, Duo Ouro Negro was successful in Canada and the United States of America, where in Chicago they signed a contract with Columbia Artists Management.
In the VI Grande Prêmio TV da Canção Portuguesa 1969, Duo Ouro Negro was ranked second with the song "Tenho Amor Para Amar".
On March 7, 1974, the Duo Ouro Negro is present at the XI Grande Prêmio TV da Canção Portuguesa 1974 with Bailia dos Trovadores.
After the 25th of April 1974, Duo Ouro Negro opted for more avant-garde musical approaches, ceasing to perform in Portugal with a stronger commitment to shows in the United States of America, Australia and Paris.