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Maneca Costa is a famous guitarist, songwriter and singer from Guinea-Bissau. Costa (1976) is loved for his socially engaging lyrics from … read moreManeca Costa is a famous guitarist, songwriter and singer from Guinea-Bissau. Costa (1976) is loved for his socially engaging lyrics from a region torned by internal (social) conflicts. When he left to Lissabon because of the civil war … read moreManeca Costa is a famous guitarist, songwriter and singer from Guinea-Bissau. Costa (1976) is loved for his socially engaging lyrics from a region torned by internal (social) conflicts. When he left to Lissabon because of the civil war he became guitarist for the Angolan star Waldemar Bastos. A… read more -
Gabriela Mendes
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Just like the Cape Verdean diva Cesaria Evora, Gabriela Mendes was born and grew in the town of Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, one … read moreJust like the Cape Verdean diva Cesaria Evora, Gabriela Mendes was born and grew in the town of Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, one of the nothern islands in Cape Verde. She was four years old when she discovered the pleasure of m… read moreJust like the Cape Verdean diva Cesaria Evora, Gabriela Mendes was born and grew in the town of Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, one of the nothern islands in Cape Verde. She was four years old when she discovered the pleasure of music, by listening to her mother singing with famous musicia… read more -
Laye Sow
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Aura Msimang
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Aura Msimang was born in South Africa. Her parents left their country because of their political activity. Aura lived most of her life abr… read moreAura Msimang was born in South Africa. Her parents left their country because of their political activity. Aura lived most of her life abroad, in New York, Paris, and Brussels. In 1987, she settled in France. Aura accompanied Jimmy Cli… read moreAura Msimang was born in South Africa. Her parents left their country because of their political activity. Aura lived most of her life abroad, in New York, Paris, and Brussels. In 1987, she settled in France. Aura accompanied Jimmy Cliff in his "African and European Tours" and, in 198… read more -
Dulce Neves
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Leonel Almeida
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Leonel Almeida (born 17.05.1952) is a Caboverdean singer from the island of São Vicente. At the age of 17, he launched his musical career a… read moreLeonel Almeida (born 17.05.1952) is a Caboverdean singer from the island of São Vicente. At the age of 17, he launched his musical career as a member of the group Birds, along with guitarist and producer Paulino Vieira. After having reco… read moreLeonel Almeida (born 17.05.1952) is a Caboverdean singer from the island of São Vicente. At the age of 17, he launched his musical career as a member of the group Birds, along with guitarist and producer Paulino Vieira. After having recorded covers with a number of other groups, he was drafted in… read more -
Djelimady Tounkara
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Djelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the… read moreDjelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the Malian capital, Bamako, Djelimady grew up surrounded with traditional music played by members of … read moreDjelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the Malian capital, Bamako, Djelimady grew up surrounded with traditional music played by members of his family. The Tounkaras are Griots, musicians and historia… read more -
Samite
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Sibongile Khumalo
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