Greetings from Cape Verde, where the sounds of samba, jazz and morna fill the air
Cape Verde is a vibrant West African island nation known for its rich musical culture. The capital city, Praia, is alive with the sounds of morna, samba, and jazz, reflecting the country's diverse musical heritage. Recently, Cape Verde celebrated its qualification for the World Cup and its upcoming recognition as the African Capital of Culture in 2028.
- ▪Cape Verde has a high concentration of musicians per capita.
- ▪Morna, the traditional music of Cape Verde, blends African and Portuguese influences.
- ▪The country will be recognized as the African Capital of Culture in 2028.
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Greetings from Cape Verde, where the sounds of samba, jazz and morna fill the air May 27, 202610:58 AM ET By Ricci Shryock Ricci Shryock/NPR Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Cape Verde feels like a country where there are more musicians per capita than most anywhere else. Music is interwoven with the sounds of daily life in this West African island nation. In the heart of the capital Praia, a city of under 200,000 residents, singers belt out morna ballads from restaurants — morna being Cape Verde's traditional music, with African and Portuguese influences. In the capital's outlying neighborhoods, older men are often sitting on sidewalks and strumming their guitars.
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