Cape Verdean Folk

Cape Verdean folk music is a rich, soul-stirring genre born from a blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences that uniquely characterizes the Cape Verde archipelago's cultural heritage. It encompasses a variety of styles such as morna, which is often compared to the blues for its melancholic tones; coladeira, featuring a more upbeat and danceable rhythm; and funaná, known for its fast tempo and accordion-based melodies. Traditional instruments like the cavaquinho (a small lute), the violin, and the guitar are staples, with lyrics often weaving tales of longing (sodade), love, and life on the islands. This genre, embodied by artists such as Cesária Évora who is not mentioned in the given list but remains an essential reference, captures the essence of Cape Verde's history, its people's struggles, joys, and their diasporic connections to the wider world.

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Latha Latha
Single - Released May 6, 2024

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Abel Lima
Ana Firmino
Bana
Boy Gé Mendès
Cesária Evora
Coladeras De Sempre
Finaçon
Frederik Da Luz
Maria Alice
Maria de Barros
Mariana Ramos
Nancy Vieira
Os Tubarões
Simentera
Teofilo Chantre
Cesária Evora
Mariana Ramos
Nancy Vieira
Bana
Maria de Barros
Boy Gé Mendès
Abel Lima
Teofilo Chantre
Simentera
Os Tubarões
Ana Firmino
Maria Alice
Finaçon
Coladeras De Sempre
Frederik Da Luz