The forthcoming album, “50 Years of Cape Verde’s Independence,” brings together unreleased songs by Ildo Lobo and Djosinha. The album, released by HelloCaboVerde, includes unreleased songs recorded more than two decades ago by some of the greatest icons of Cape Verdean music.
Belinda Lima is a Cape Verdean singer who is acclaimed for her role in promoting the archipelago's popular music, notably for her singing of the song Graça Santa Maria, which garnered significant appreciation from both island residents and Cape Verdean diaspora communities.
Adriano Santos is a Cape Verdean saxophonist and trumpeter recognized for his dedication to advancing instrumental music in the context of Cape Verdean musical tradition, alongside his efforts in preserving and revitalizing the archipelago's musical heritage within the diaspora.