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5/6. Portugal's musical legacy to its former African colonies, from the morna-style ballads popularised by Cape Verdean singer
Cesaria Evora to the Guinea-Bissaun guitarist Manecas Costa 's collaborations with the fado star Mariza. New. Cesaria Evora is in concert at 1.45am, while Mariza performs at 2.40am

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Singer:
Cape Verdean
Singer:
Cesaria Evora
Guitarist:
Manecas Costa
Unknown:
Cesaria Evora

When the king of Lesotho, a small
South African kingdom, is killed in a car crash in 1996, his Amplefortheducated son. Prince Mohato, finds himself thrust upon the throne under pressure to find a wife. Accustomed to the carefree life of a 30-something bachelor, Mohato is neither prepared for the responsibility of office, nor the commitment of marriage.

at the Zenith of Paris: a recital by Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora. renowned for her morna-style ballads - a mix of African percussion, Portuguese fados, Brazilian modinas and British sea shanties

Contributors

Singer:
Cape Verdean
Singer:
Cesaria Evora.

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