Tour, La
Band, 1991–1995 The group La Tour existed in Brockton (USA) during the first half of the 1990s. At first, it was formed by Galvão (bass), Tony Baca Brabu (keyboards), Pulonga…
CABO VERDE & ITS MUSIC
A VIRTUAL MUSEUM
A deep dive into the universe of Cabo-Verdean music in all its complexity.
Cabo-Verdean musical practices, on the islands or in other places where the diaspora has settled.
Personalities, instruments, stories, memories, documents, musical styles, dances, books, recordings, melodies, lyrics, photos, videos…
Preserving memories is essential for telling the history.
“No one will deny that Cape Verde is a part of the greater Black Atlantic Triangle, or that transatlantic mariners carried music and dance from port to port throughout the shipping routes. These contacts undoubtedly had an influence on the development of Cape Verdean music culture and its genres.”
Susan Hurley-Glowa
in the article “Cape Verdeans in the Atlantic: the formation of kriolu music and dance styles on ship and in port”, Journal of International Library of African Music, Vol. 10 (1), 2015).
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VIDEO
This project is no longer just virtual
An Introduction to Cabo Verdean Musical Genres
This exhibition introduces Cabo Verdean musical genres to English-speaking audiences—both within the Cabo Verdean community and among North Americans more broadly. It is on display at the Cape Verdean Museum in Pawtucket and the Cape Verdean Museum in Cape Cod.
The project is the result of a partnership between “Cabo Verde & Its Music – Virtual Museum” and these two museums, with the support of the Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies at Bridgewater State University.
Special thanks to Bridgewater State University for making this initiative possible, and to the Cape Verdean museums in New England for hosting this exhibition!
Exhibitions
A space for the visual memory of Cape Verdean music
This is a visual memory space for Cape Verdean music. Do you want to share your photos or documents?
Send us your proposal to contato@caboverdeamusica.online
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B.Léza
Francisco Xavier da Cruz Mindelo, São Vicente, 1905 – Mindelo, São Vicente, 1958 Songwriter B.Léza is one of the most celebrated Cabo Verdean songwriters. His birthday, December 3rd, is National…
Kolá Band
Grupo, 1995 Formed in Brockton by high school colleagues in 1995, initially the group was called Soca Band and was composed by Dino (guitar), Kay (vocals), and Roberto. Later, in…
Paulino Vieira
Paulino de Jesus Santos Vieira Praia Branca, Sao Nicolau, 1956 Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, producer Revered by musicians for his genius and acclaimed by audiences for the striking success of his…
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