Music from Cape Verde

Music is extremely important to the Cape Verdeans, and you will find it played in bars and restaurants wherever you go. The most famous exponent of “morna”, a soulful, sometimes tragic and forlorn song, is Cesaria Evora, who was born on Sao Vicente.

We have selected some of the best Cape Verde music available - to familiarise yourself with before your holiday, or to remind you of it when you return.