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…
Cape Verde’s New Wave of Women Vocalists: Stepping Out of Cesária Évora’s Shadow
Tag: Nancy Vieira
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…
Nancy Vieira, A Singer Deeply Grounded in Cape Verdean Tradition
(headline image: Nancy Vieira – Photo by Rita Carmo) Nancy Vieira was born in 1975 in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to Cape Verdean parents. She later relocated…
Portugal’s Iconic World Music Event, Festival MED, Announces Impressive 2022 Lineup
The 18th edition of Festival MED will take place from June 30 to July 3rd, 2022, in the historical medieval downtown of Loulé in southern…
The Best World Music Albums of 2018
World Music Central has compiled the list of best world music albums of 2018 selected by our editors and contributors as well as our partners…
Flowerful Cape Verdean Songs
Nancy Vieira – Manha Florida (Lusafrica, 2018) Manhã Florida is the fifth album by Nancy Vieira, one of the finest performers in the Cape Verdean…
Heartfelt 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…