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Tito Paris
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Bau
19,520 listeners
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Simentera
14,600 listeners
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
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Mendes Brothers
14,942 listeners
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Fantcha
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Boy Gé Mendes
2,855 listeners
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Tcheka
14,425 listeners
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Luis Morais
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Maria Alice
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