Cutting Corners in Cabo Verde during 1990-1995

In this episode Pete takes Ryan on a journey to Africa to discover the tropical islands of Cape Verde between the years of 1990 and 1995. Learn the story of the nation’s journey from colony to democracy and the remarkable leader who helped them get there. And discover the music of the islands, including the mournful music of Morna and the subversive sounds of Funana, courtesy of one of the bands keeping the music alive today. 

 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:28 Orientation of Cape Verde
15:58 History of Cape Verde
25:34 What is Cutting Corners?
30:14 Amílcar Cabral
45:42 Cesária Évora
51:06 Grupo Pilon
59:06 Cutting Corners Conclusion
01:00:54 Derzolation
01:02:24 Outro

Thanks:

Cesária Évora
Grupo Pilon
Cape Verde National Anthem (https://youtu.be/bSmxEoALxqc)

Links:
Grupo Pilon: (https://shorturl.at/dryCQ)
About Morna (https://shorturl.at/brGXY)
Biography of Amilcar Cabral (https://shorturl.at/dGI34) 

 

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