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Capeverdean classics on youtube                         I have been searching for some of the classical performers and composers - incredible what can be found on youtube these days!   Naufragio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMv7U1gY0eU  w/Paulino Vieira on vocals This is true http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6jrGNCe6Ww  (an unusually funky tune) Ano Nobo´s music: Ano Nobo died 2004, he composed more than 400 songs, many of them became famous through singers like Ildo Lobo, Zéca di Nha Reinalda Here are some of his songs performed by members of his family and neighbours. Linda: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN3Nyww6raA&  Lolinha: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2BJ1wGHzNI Piquenique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a2ImzfqesQ mazurka "caldo tchitcharinho": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnRZ0PBrzIk Camarada Pépé Lope: brass band version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3T3bkPQPws Serenata: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMpRJP9X8nU Badia di fora: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTQozEKyB98&NR=1 Quarteto de violões (alunos de Ano Nobo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXQeayvG2u8   Sema Lopi, performing his own tune, Sema Lopi. This song was "borrowed" and made famous by the first funana revival band, Bulimundo (their version here)

 Who is this?

Can anyone tell me more about Manuel Francisco Gomes? The cover of his record is from an old tape bought in one of the oldest stores at Plató, the old city centre of Praia, some years ago.

The building, which used to be next door to the Ildo Lobo cultural palace, was so run down, it had to be demolished.

If you have any info, send us an e-mail: badiu "at" tabanka.no

And the reward: Sit in somewhere in Cape Verde. Lean back, dream on and enjoy

Nancy Vieira: Lus

A CD that really has grown on me. Also a favourite of Paulino Vieira. Listen

Watch 1, Watch 2

Vadu´s second solo CD out!

On Dixi Rubera (2008), he further explored the African/European roots of the Capeverdean musical heritage.

Unfortunately, Vadú died in a car accident 2010. 
listen to La fora

Izé / LaMC

Got kids the right age? Hip-hop from Praia/Paris: Kunana out 2008:

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is a big surprise from Cesaria Evora´s cavaquinho player for many years. As the only singer in a family of musicians (brothers Kim and Kako, Djonsinho (their father), his first CD is full of everyday stories of love, parties, moral advice to youngsters, all in a characteristical, but still traditional, melodic style. Tó Alves is a great performer on stage, as well! This is one of our very, very favourite CDs! Watch him in an old duet with his brother, Kim. Watch him on a concert in Praia, summer 2007.

You can get the CD here

Terezinha Araujo: Nôs riqueza - an eternal beauty!

Terezinha´s solo CD after leaving Simentera. She sings songs by José Carlos Schwarz (Guinea Bissau), by her father, Lurdes Van Dunem (Angola), and Abílio Duarte. A great voice and top quality musicians makes this a must in your collection of Capeverdean divas!

Get it here

Iduino & Nõs Kultura: Batuku grande

Iduino (Estevão Tavares) is one of the founders of Ferro Gaita, the band that revived funana as one of the preferres popular musical styles on the Cape Verdean stage. Here, he goes solo, working with the batukaderas Terrero (one of my favorite roots batuku performers, now out with their 2nd album, Senegalese musicians, and Cesaria´s touring comrades and more. A very good production, although I personally miss the more edgy power-sound of the Ferro Gaita.

Read an interview with Iduino