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French 12" version of this masterpiece, with a distinctively deep bass line (Mélodie Distribution, France, 1992)
The song "Angola" is a soulful reflection of the shared history and struggles between Cabo Verde and Angola, two African Lusophone nations deeply connected by colonial ties and cultural exchange. The song highlights themes of migration, longing, and hope. Sung in Cesaria's signature morna style, the track blends melancholy with resilience, capturing the essence of Cabo Verdean identity.
Song written by Ramiro Mendes
Producer, acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, piano, harmonica, percussion: Paulino Vieira
Acoustic uitar, cavaquinho, piano, backing vocals: Toy Vieira
Reco-reco: Escabês
Violin, percussion: Malaquias Costa
Recorded in Paris at Studio de la Madeleine and Studio Music' Ange in May-June 1992.
#caboverde #morna #cesariaevora #balearic
French 12" version of this masterpiece, with a distinctively deep bass line (Mélodie Distribution, France, 1992)
The song "Angola" is a soulful reflection of the shared history and struggles between Cabo Verde and Angola, two African Lusophone nations deeply connected by colonial ties and cultural exchange. The song highlights themes of migration, longing, and hope. Sung in Cesaria's signature morna style, the track blends melancholy with resilience, capturing the essence of Cabo Verdean identity.
Song written by Ramiro Mendes
Producer, acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, piano, harmonica, percussion: Paulino Vieira
Acoustic uitar, cavaquinho, piano, backing vocals: Toy Vieira
Reco-reco: Escabês
Violin, percussion: Malaquias Costa
Recorded in Paris at Studio de la Madeleine and Studio Music' Ange in May-June 1992.
#caboverde #morna #cesariaevora #balearic
