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Santiago island, April 2023 Kriol Jazz Festival

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  April 2023, Santiago island with Cabo Verde Specialist  The Kriol Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in Cabo Verde, a country located off the coast of West Africa. The festival brings together artists from all over the world to celebrate the rich musical heritage of Cabo Verde and its people. The festival is a celebration of Kriol culture, which is a blend of African, European, and American influences. The music played at the festival reflects this blend of cultures, with artists performing a mix of jazz, blues, funk, and traditional Cabo Verdean music. In addition to the music, the festival also features workshops, seminars, and other cultural events. These events provide a space for artists and attendees to connect, learn, and share their experiences and ideas. The Kriol Jazz Festival is a must-attend event for anyone who loves music and wants to experience the vibrant culture of Cabo Verde. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or just looking for a unique cultural expe
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São Nicolau Island, culture, and family, roots

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  Easter, Caleijon, April 2022 Recording the Easter experience was the mission while diving deep in our Cape Verdean roots, listening young people and residents talking about the festivities and noticing how relations with their family and community are going. It is possible to feel the absence of young people in the locality, especially women, their sadness at the loss of residents limited by the drought, the crisis and all the collapse that the pandemic brought is remarkable, they were always creating dialogues with each other, they strengthened the pride of their origin , highlight strengths and work on organizing cultural activities in the multipurpose area, with a band, a play, parades and an exhibition of handicrafts made by women and men in the community. The land of Baltasar Lopes, has been hit by drought and rural exodus, but Bia de Marré Ptxininhe in Preguiça's village is known for the love to her family, her land and her animals. Easter is one of the celebrations t
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Location: Caleijão, São Nicolau, Cabo Verde
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