Cape Verdean culture

Discover the Mestre de Alambique, the artisanal guardians of Grogue, Cape Verde's national spirit. Explore the history, tradition, and craft

Discover the architectural heritage of Cape Verdean rooftops, from the decorative platibandas of Mindelo to the volcanic funcos of Fogo

Discover the Escola de Rendas de Bilros in Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Learn how this school preserves the historic and

Discover the Rainhas de Batuku: the women preserving Cape Verde's oldest musical tradition through rhythmic txabeta, oral history, and ancestral

Cape Verde mourns the death of Mestre Pascoal, a legendary artisan and musician dedicated to preserving the traditional single-string cimboa

Cape Verde’s 2,000-escudo banknote featuring Cesária Évora is nominated for the ‘Best African Banknote’ award. Discover the art behind the

Uncover the dark and mystical side of Cape Verde. Explore legendary myths of shapeshifters, the ghostly Encamisada, and spirits of

Explore the deep cultural roots of Xerém in Cape Verde. Discover its role in weddings, regional variations from Fogo to

Discover 'Zandir', the unique non-verbal language of Cape Verdean markets. Learn the meaning behind the gestures used by vendors in

Discover the history of Morna music, from its origins in Cape Verde to Cesária Évora’s global fame and its recognition

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