The island of Fogo is a volcano to whose rhythm the islanders have lived their lives for five centuries. The songs and choirs are the fruit of a racial mix between Portuguese colonials and African slaves. Traditionally they are accompanied by guitars, cavaquinos and percussion.
Coladeira. Its title is derived from the verb "rabolar", to jig ...Coladeira. Its title is derived from the verb "rabolar", to jig about, to wriggle one's hips. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, chocalho (Cape Verdean maracas) & male singer.
"Fogo Island". Morna. About the sadness of leaving and longing to ..."Fogo Island". Morna. About the sadness of leaving and longing to return in the future. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, chocalho (Cape Verdean maracas) & male singer.
Brial. Party music. Usually performed either around midnight or at ...Brial. Party music. Usually performed either around midnight or at dawn, when the party-goers are about to go to bed. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, tumba (bass conga), chocalho (Cape Verdean maracas), men's choir & solo female voice.
Morna. About the pain of impossible love. Acoustic guitar, ...Morna. About the pain of impossible love. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, chocalho (Cape Verdean maracas) & male singer.
Coladeira. Very popular song throughout the archipelago. Acoustic ...Coladeira. Very popular song throughout the archipelago. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, tumba (bass conga), chocalho (Cape Verdean maracas), male singer & men's choir.
Coladeira. Very popular song throughout the archipelago. Lyrics by ...Coladeira. Very popular song throughout the archipelago. Lyrics by Pedro Cardoso. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, drum, chocalho (Cape Verdean maracas), male singer & men's choir.
"Vanity on the Isle of Fogo". Quadrille. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, ..."Vanity on the Isle of Fogo". Quadrille. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, chocalho (Cape Verdean maracas), male singer & men's choir.
Brial is the generic name given to the song sequence which is sung ...Brial is the generic name given to the song sequence which is sung during the preparation of the xerem da festa, the key dish on the menu for Fogo's popular festivals. Acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, tumba (bass conga), female singer & men's choir.
