Tabanka.no 

Capeverdean culture, literature, music and history

About Tabanka.no

Tabanka.no is for people interested in the rich culture of Cape Verde islands: Literature, music, strip weawing, or other aspects of this fascinating little country.

Maintained by Olav Aalberg, based in Norway. E-mail:

Maintained by Olav Aalberg, based in Norway. E-mail: badiu "at" tabanka.no

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The tabanka month is here, and with that, the drums and songs and clapping and chantings of the batukaderas. This is from a batuku on the occasion of a wedding in 2007, in Achada Santo António, a suburb in Praia. 

 

If you are nearby, follow the sounds of joy! Even if you do not understand the words, follow the rhythm!

 

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Photo by Olav Aalberg

 

 

 

Luís Cabral, first president of Guinea-Bissau, and brother of the great freedom fighter and leader, Amilcar Cabral, died Saturday May 30. Read more about Luís Cabral

 

Read more about Amilcar Cabral, PAIGC, and the freedom fight of Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau

 

This is the cover of an LP with Cabral´s speech to the people of G.Bissau and Cape Verde on New Year´s day 1973. He was assassinated a very short time after the speech was recorded. You can hear Norway and Sweden being specifically thanked for their support to the freedom fighters.

 

A. Cabral was very concerned with culture as  part of a country´s liberation. Read

National liberation and culture.

 

A lot of information on Capeverdean culture is to be found here. Missing something? Tell us.

We depend on your feedback to know what should be found here.

 

Check new links with interviews and presentations of Capeverdean artists

In English and Português.

 

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Use the links on the left hand side to find information on music, history, literature, and practical info for tourists

 

 

 

Ny kappverdisk forening i Norge: UCVN

New Capeverdean association: UCVN

 

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