Musica Cabo-verdiana

Musica Cabo-Verdiana is a genre of music from Cape Verde, an island nation off the coast of West Africa. It combines African rhythms with Portuguese and Brazilian influences, and often features the use of traditional instruments such as the cavaquinho and the violin. The lyrics are often sung in Cape Verdean Creole and celebrate the country's rich cultural heritage. Some famous Cape Verdean musicians include Cesária Évora and Tito Paris.