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Lura
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Lura, born Maria de Lurdes Pina Assunção (born 1975 in Lisbon, Portugal) is a singer and musician. Born in Portugal to Cape-Verdian parents… read moreLura, born Maria de Lurdes Pina Assunção (born 1975 in Lisbon, Portugal) is a singer and musician. Born in Portugal to Cape-Verdian parents, she considers herself as a Cape-Verdian. Her compositions are based on traditional Cape-Verdian … read moreLura, born Maria de Lurdes Pina Assunção (born 1975 in Lisbon, Portugal) is a singer and musician. Born in Portugal to Cape-Verdian parents, she considers herself as a Cape-Verdian. Her compositions are based on traditional Cape-Verdian music as for example the Morna, Funaná and Batuque, and infl… read more -
Sara Tavares
89,928 listeners
Sara Tavares (Lisbon, 1 February 1978 - Lisbon, 19 November 2023) was a Portuguese singer-songwriter. Second-generation Portuguese of Cape … read moreSara Tavares (Lisbon, 1 February 1978 - Lisbon, 19 November 2023) was a Portuguese singer-songwriter. Second-generation Portuguese of Cape Verdean descent, Sara was brought up by an elderly matriarch in her community after her father lef… read moreSara Tavares (Lisbon, 1 February 1978 - Lisbon, 19 November 2023) was a Portuguese singer-songwriter. Second-generation Portuguese of Cape Verdean descent, Sara was brought up by an elderly matriarch in her community after her father left for the States in search of a better life, her mother havi… read more -
Cesária Évora
334,697 listeners
Cesária Évora (1941-2011) was a morna singa from Cape Verde. She was known as the "barefoot diva" because of her propensity to a… read moreCesária Évora (1941-2011) was a morna singa from Cape Verde. She was known as the "barefoot diva" because of her propensity to appear on stage in her bare feet in support of the homeless and poor women and children of her coun… read moreCesária Évora (1941-2011) was a morna singa from Cape Verde. She was known as the "barefoot diva" because of her propensity to appear on stage in her bare feet in support of the homeless and poor women and children of her country. Born on the 27th August 1941 in the port town of Mindel… read more -
Lhasa
158,454 listeners
Lhasa is a name of at least two acts: 1) The performing name of Lhasa de Sela (1972-2010), who was a Canadian singer of Mexican and Jewish … read moreLhasa is a name of at least two acts: 1) The performing name of Lhasa de Sela (1972-2010), who was a Canadian singer of Mexican and Jewish descent. Born in Big Indian, New York, she grew up in the United States and Mexico, and moved to … read moreLhasa is a name of at least two acts: 1) The performing name of Lhasa de Sela (1972-2010), who was a Canadian singer of Mexican and Jewish descent. Born in Big Indian, New York, she grew up in the United States and Mexico, and moved to Canada when she was twenty years old. After the success of h… read more -
Nancy Vieira
7,146 listeners
Nancy Adelaide Vieira was born in 1975, in Guine Bissau to Caboverdean parents. Nancy arrived in Cabo Verde when she was only two months ol… read moreNancy Adelaide Vieira was born in 1975, in Guine Bissau to Caboverdean parents. Nancy arrived in Cabo Verde when she was only two months old. At the age of fourteen, she left Cabo Verde to live in Lisbon, as her father, Herculano Vieira … read moreNancy Adelaide Vieira was born in 1975, in Guine Bissau to Caboverdean parents. Nancy arrived in Cabo Verde when she was only two months old. At the age of fourteen, she left Cabo Verde to live in Lisbon, as her father, Herculano Vieira was appointed Caboverdean ambassador’s in Portugal. In 199… read more -
Tito Paris
23,825 listeners
Living in Lisbon, Tito Paris has been an active participant in the emergence of Cape Verde music. A fine guitarist, songwriter and singer w… read moreLiving in Lisbon, Tito Paris has been an active participant in the emergence of Cape Verde music. A fine guitarist, songwriter and singer with a sunny swing, he carries the joyful or melancholy of Cape Verde music everywhere. When Cesária Évora recorded her first album, Tito Paris was there. He w… read more -
Souad Massi
123,269 listeners
Souad Massi (Kabyle: Suɛad Masi, Arabic: سعاد ماسي) (born 23rd August 1972), is an Algerian of Kabyle descent, singer, songwriter and guita… read moreSouad Massi (Kabyle: Suɛad Masi, Arabic: سعاد ماسي) (born 23rd August 1972), is an Algerian of Kabyle descent, singer, songwriter and guitarist. She began her career performing in the Algerian political rock band Atakor, before leaving t… read moreSouad Massi (Kabyle: Suɛad Masi, Arabic: سعاد ماسي) (born 23rd August 1972), is an Algerian of Kabyle descent, singer, songwriter and guitarist. She began her career performing in the Algerian political rock band Atakor, before leaving the country following a series of death threats. In 1999, Mas… read more -
Mariana Ramos
5,220 listeners
Mariana was born under the Dakar sun, although her parents were from the island of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde. The music she bathed in from … read moreMariana was born under the Dakar sun, although her parents were from the island of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde. The music she bathed in from childhood had a Cape Verdean beat, since her father, Toy Ramos (aka Toy de Bibia), played guitar f… read moreMariana was born under the Dakar sun, although her parents were from the island of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde. The music she bathed in from childhood had a Cape Verdean beat, since her father, Toy Ramos (aka Toy de Bibia), played guitar for the famous group "Voz de Cabo Verde". For a few… read more -
Angélique Kidjo
196,318 listeners
Angélique Kidjo (born on July 14, 1960) is a Grammy Award-winning Beninese singer, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative mu… read moreAngélique Kidjo (born on July 14, 1960) is a Grammy Award-winning Beninese singer, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. Kidjo was born in Ouidah, Benin. Her father is Fon from Ouidah and her mother is Yor… read moreAngélique Kidjo (born on July 14, 1960) is a Grammy Award-winning Beninese singer, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. Kidjo was born in Ouidah, Benin. Her father is Fon from Ouidah and her mother is Yoruba . She grew up listening to James Brown, Otis Redding, Ji… read more