The Soul of Cape Verde

The Soul of Cape Verde

This 19-song compilation features a wide variety of artists from this small but influential island off the Senegalese coast. Opening with Cesaria Evora and an early tune, "Papa Joachim Paris," the album visits luminaries like Simentera, Paulino Vieira, and Tito Paris and introduces you to many less famous but deserving names. Real roots come from the Mindel Band with a raw violin and a perpetual groove. Luis Morais's band is jazzy and fun. Voz de Cabo Verde are sweet and homey. The album closes with a live, lush, yet ragged "Lundum" by Vieira and Celina Pereira, a perfect island tune of slight melody and lots of feeling. --Louis Gibson
Country USA
Manufacturer Lusafrica
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 789428317326
ReleaseDate 1996-10-15
UnitCount 1
UPCs 789428317326
EANs 0789428317326

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