A batuque group led by N'toni Denti D'Oro. Batuque is Creole musical form prohibited at the time of Portuguese colonialism. The superficially innocent words belie a deeper socio-sexual meaning deliberately beyond the grasp of the European ruling class.
"Tchani, why?". About Tchani, an appaling crook who takes advantage ..."Tchani, why?". About Tchani, an appaling crook who takes advantage of his power to abuse starving perople. Acoustic guitar, cimboa (Cape Verdean monochord vielle), djembe, drums, clap, male voice & female's choir.
"Under the bed". This euphoric song pays homage to the unmatched ..."Under the bed". This euphoric song pays homage to the unmatched happiness of life intercourse. Acoustic guitar, cimboa (Cape Verdean monochord vielle), djembe, drums, clap, male voice & female's choir.
This song reflects a strong concern about the short-term future of ...This song reflects a strong concern about the short-term future of Cape Verde. Acoustic guitar, cimboa (Cape Verdean monochord vielle), djembe, drums, clap, male voice & female's choir.
"It's the doctor speaking". Song in praise of virility. Acoustic ..."It's the doctor speaking". Song in praise of virility. Acoustic guitar, cimboa (Cape Verdean monochord vielle), djembe, drums, clap, male voice & female's choir.
About events which have affected the community. Acoustic guitar, ...About events which have affected the community. Acoustic guitar, cimboa (Cape Verdean monochord vielle), djembe, drums, clap, male voice & female's choir.
"Agrarian reform". This song pays homage to the memory of Amilcar ..."Agrarian reform". This song pays homage to the memory of Amilcar Cabral, the theorician of Cape Verde's liberation. Acoustic guitar, cimboa (Cape Verdean monochord vielle), djembe, drums, clap, male voice & female's choir.
"I'm playing like a child". Acoustic guitar, cimboa (Cape Verdean ..."I'm playing like a child". Acoustic guitar, cimboa (Cape Verdean monochord vielle), djembe, drums, clap, male voice & female's choir.