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Mendes Brothers
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Maria Alice
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Simentera
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Members of Simentera come from many walks of life. Not only are they accomplished musicians, they also work in a variety of professions inc… read moreMembers of Simentera come from many walks of life. Not only are they accomplished musicians, they also work in a variety of professions including law, architecture, engineering, medicine, and others. They are one of the few Cape Verdean … read moreMembers of Simentera come from many walks of life. Not only are they accomplished musicians, they also work in a variety of professions including law, architecture, engineering, medicine, and others. They are one of the few Cape Verdean groups committed to remaining in their country. This may sou… read more -
Tito Paris
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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 -
Tcheka
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Luis Morais
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Boy Gé Mendes
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Boy Ge mendes is a lyrical singer and guitar player from Cape Verde. Gerard Mendes, better known as Boy Gé Mendes is a Cape Verdean musici… read moreBoy Ge mendes is a lyrical singer and guitar player from Cape Verde. Gerard Mendes, better known as Boy Gé Mendes is a Cape Verdean musician. He was born in Dakar, Senegal and was raised in the city's Cape Verdean diaspora communit… read moreBoy Ge mendes is a lyrical singer and guitar player from Cape Verde. Gerard Mendes, better known as Boy Gé Mendes is a Cape Verdean musician. He was born in Dakar, Senegal and was raised in the city's Cape Verdean diaspora community. As a child, he grew up in a household filled with the sou… read more -
Maria de Barros
30,883 listeners
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