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World Routes in Cape Verde

Episode 1: Morna, batuque and Eugenio Tavares

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Lucy Duran visits Cape Verde, the windswept and dramatic archipelago off the west coast of Africa. She explores the arrival of slaves in the 15th century and the subsequent departure of generations of Cape Verdeans searching for a better life in America and Europe. With rare and specially-made music recordings, including the morna style made famous by Cesaria Evora, which longs for life back on the islands.

Presented by Lucy Duran
Produced by James Parkin

Tel. 020 7765 4661
Fax. 020 7765 5052
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