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Cape Verde

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Cape Verdean restaurant in Boston

By The World ⋅ August 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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img_3188Cape Verde has been an independent nation since 1975 but the singer Cesaria Evora may be the only association some Americans have with Cape Verde. And if you’ve been to Africa, you might know Cape Verde as a refuelling stop. You can refuel on Cape Verdean food in Boston, at Restaurante Cesaria. Take a peek inside…

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Global Hit: Tcheka

By The World ⋅ July 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Madeleine Bair reports on a young guitarist from the West African archipelago of Cape Verde. His name is Tcheka and he’s making his music known well beyond his homeland.

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Tcheka

By The World ⋅ July 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Download MP3Madeleine Bair reports on a young guitarist from the West African archipelago of Cape Verde. His name is Tcheka and he’s making his music known well beyond his homeland.

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Lura

By Michael Rass ⋅ June 29, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

We hear the latest release from Portuguese & Cape Verdean singer Lura, who kicks off a US tour next week. Listen

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Global Hit: Lura

By The World ⋅ June 29, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

We hear the latest release from Portuguese & Cape Verdean singer Lura, who kicks off a US tour next week.  Listen

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Global Hit: Kim Alves

By admin ⋅ June 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with musician Kim Alves, a multi-instrumentalist from Cape Verde who combines island dance rhythms with fiery guitar technique.
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