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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