Ildo Neves de Sousa Lobo Sal, 1953 – Praia, Santiago, 2004 Singer, songwriter Owner of a sonorous, open, and powerful voice, Ildo Lobo was already one of the most acclaimed artists among the Cabo Verdean public long before starting his solo career. From the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s, as a Read more
It’s often noted that Cabral’s legacy is at risk of fading among younger generations born in independent Cabo Verde. However, there are those committed in preserving his memory alive and condemning injustices Cabral would have fought against. Rap music has become a vehicle not only for expressing strong messages but Read more
Cabo Verde & Its Music – A Virtual Museum associates itself to the celebrations of the centennial of Amilcar Cabral by sharing compositions that talk about the political leader and thinker. Cabral is not only a significant figure in the history of Cabo Verde but also in Cabo Verdean music, Read more
João Cirilo Pereira Monteiro Polon de Engenho, Santa Catarina, Santiago, 1954 Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist (harmonica, guitar) Although João Cirilo is always associated with funaná, mornas, koladeras, reggae, and other rhythms are also part of his repertoire, depending on the times. His first album is Ilusão dess mundo, from 1978, accompanied Read more
Some works in English on Cabo Verdean music Baptista, Candida Rose. KabuMerikanus – The Sum of US: Exploring the Cabo Verde/United States Musical Connection and Legacy. New Bedford: author’s edition, 2023. Barboza, Ronald. A salute to the Cape Verdean musicians and their music. New Bedford: Documentation and Computerization of the Read more