Loulé cast aside its provincial character and, for three days, became a vibrant musical capital of the world. Around 25,000 people gathered to celebrate another…
Festival MED 25: Loulé, a City Filled with the Sounds of the World
Tag: Cape Verdean music
Mario Lúcio Sousa, Cape Verde’s Renaissance Man
(headline image: Mário Lúcio – Photo by Omar Camilo) Mário Lúcio Sousa (born October 21, 1964) is a prominent Cape Verdean composer, singer, author, painter,…
Mayra Andrade Unveils Raw Essence in reEncanto Live at Union Chapel
Mayra Andrade – reEncanto (Komos, 2024) In reEncanto, a live album recorded at London’s Union Chapel, Cape Verdean singer Mayra Andrade strips down her discography…
Lucibela Revives Cape Verdean Tradition with “Moda Antiga”
Lucibela – Moda Antiga (Lusafrica, 2024) Following the success of her 2022 album Amdjer, which paid homage to Cape Verdean women, Lucibela returns with a…
Fábio Ramos New Single ‘Um Calice D’Nha Terra’ Out Now
Lusafrica’s rising star, Fábio Ramos, is set to release his debut album, Um Calice D’Nha Terra, on December 6, 2024. In the meantime, Ramos has…
Cape Verde’s New Wave of Women Vocalists: Stepping Out of Cesária Évora’s Shadow
Cape Verde has long been celebrated for its musical heritage in which its women vocalists have played a pivotal role down the centuries. The archipelago’s…
Enchanting “Viens sentir le vent” by Laure Trazzi
Sung in French but with a distinct Lusophone feel throughout the melody and groove, “Viens sentir le vent” by France’s Laure Trazzi is a lilting…
Festival MED 2024, Part 3. Roberto Fonseca and Additional Moroccan and Lusophone Talent
On Friday, July 28, Day 2 of Festival Med unfolded with an impressive lineup that drew a significantly larger crowd. The increased attendance created a…
Nancy Vieira’s Lovely Tribute to the People of Cape Verde
Nancy Vieira – Gente (Galileo MC, 2024) Nancy Vieira‘s latest album, Gente highlights her distinct and resonant voice as she weaves tales of Cape Verdean…
Amada’s Stylish Multilingual Debut ‘Nove Piccoli Sorsi di Mare’
Amada – Nove Piccoli Sorsi di Mare (Soundfly, 2023) Italian singer-songwriter Amada presents Nove Piccoli Sorsi di Mare (Nine Small Sips of the Sea), her…