Her songs are filled with the romantic, acoustic sound of Cape Verdean music. Fantcha’s torch-style songs and dance numbers appeal strongly to lovers of Brazilian…
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Artist Profiles: Cesaria Evora
Cesaria Evora (her friends called her Cize) was born on August 27th, 1941 in Mindelo, Cape Verde. At the age of 16 she started to…
View More Artist Profiles: Cesaria EvoraArtist Profiles: Boy Ge Mendes
Back in 1990, before the great success of Cesaria Evora, Boy Ge Mendes put the music of Cape Verde on the map with his hit…
View More Artist Profiles: Boy Ge MendesArtist Profiles: Bau
Rufino Almeida, better known as Bau, was born in 1962 in Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde. Bau is a well known artist in Cape Verde’s…
View More Artist Profiles: BauJoyful Carnival Songs by Cesaria Evora
Cesaria Evora – Carnaval De Mindelo (Lusafrica, 2018) Carnaval De Mindelo is a great opportunity to listen to the unforgettable Cesaria Evora in a carnival…
View More Joyful Carnival Songs by Cesaria EvoraCape Verdean Danceable and Passionate Songs
Elida Almeida – Djunta Kudjer (Lusafrica, 2017) Djunta Kudjer is an EP by Cape Verdean sensation Elida Almeida. The new recording features by the award-winning…
View More Cape Verdean Danceable and Passionate SongsVisionary Music of Cape Verde
Various Artists – Synthesize The Soul: Astro-Atlantic Hypnotica From The Cape Verde Island 1973 – 1988 (Ostinato Records, 2017) This great compilation opens a door…
View More Visionary Music of Cape VerdeHeartfelt Mornas of Cape Verde
Various Artists – Mornas De Cabo Verde (Lusafrica, 2016) Lusafrica has released a compilation that features some of the finest morna performers, ranging from the…
View More Heartfelt Mornas of Cape VerdeThe Cosmic Sound of Cape Verde in 1980s
Various Artists – ‘Space Echo – The Mystery Behind the Cosmic Sound Of Cabo Verde Finally Revealed’ (Analog Africa, 2016) A long title for a…
View More The Cosmic Sound of Cape Verde in 1980sCesaria Evora Returns to North America for a June/July 2007 Tour
Cesaria Evora will return to the United states and Canada in June and July 2007. Her North American tour will include music from her most…
View More Cesaria Evora Returns to North America for a June/July 2007 Tour