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Carmen Souza Merges English Sea Shanties with Cape Verdean Rhythms in New Album

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Carmen Souza Merges English Sea Shanties with Cape Verdean Rhythms in New Album

Credited from: BBC

  • Carmen Souza has released an album titled Port'Inglês, combining English sea shanties with traditional Cape Verdean rhythms.
  • The album explores the historical British influence on Cape Verdean music, inspired by over a century of British presence.
  • Souza's music incorporates elements from jazz and traditional styles like funa and batuque.
  • Personal stories, including those of her grandfather, significantly impact her songwriting, encouraging the blending of cultures.
  • The album aims to inspire younger Cape Verdean musicians to innovate within traditional genres and highlights the importance of music as a cultural export.

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