Cape Verde: Volcanoes, pristine beaches, carnival | DW Documentary

The African Cape Verde islands have their own distinct genre of music and dance known as "morna”. It’s mostly in evidence during the carnival season across the archipelago that’s located in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal.

Each of the Cape Verde islands has its own charm and its own diverse landscape: from dramatic volcanic landscapes to the lush gardens of Sao Antão and the endless sandy beaches of Sao Vicente.

The documentary observes the everyday lives of Cape Verde people and hears about their dreams and aspirations. People like the young singer Claudia, the drummer Nuno and Catarina - the carnival queen.

They all love the typical music of Cape Verde, the "morna”, made famous throughout the world by Cesária Évora. It’s best described as a kind of plaintive blues that touches the soul and speaks of lovesickness, longing and the challenges of life. The young singer Claudia idolises Évora. She studies law, but dreams of a career on the stage. Music is her passion and she devotes all her free time to singing and playing the guitar.

Music is also a big deal for drummer Nuno. He leads the drum band at carnival time, the most important date in the Cape Verde calendar. People look forward to this festival for months and anyone who can take part in the preparations, does. Dentist Catarina has a prominent role this year: She’s attending as the carnival queen and is having an elaborate costume made for the big day. Will her appearance be a success?

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[petersidetonye]

At last a documentary about this lovely Island group DW.

[shachar]

Now I know where this beautiful music comes from. It must never die🎉

[JohnDelaney-fh]

Beautiful islands…I hope to visit Cabo Verde before long. Best wishes from the other side of the Atlantic - Nassau, Bahamas.

[adol]

14:10 Very true that donkeys are vital source of transportation for folks in far-to-reach rural areas. Petit, yet strong and reliable. There should be a National Donkey Day celebration in every countries that uses the animal for transportation. Great documentary!

[SCORPIUSANCTUM]

DW is the best! Love this doc about another lesser known beautiful and magical island nation! Wish I could visit and also get my dental work done by the Carnival Queen & attend the festivities!

[robertkerosi]

Watching from Kenya, impressed by the culture and the beautiful women, very nice country

[brotherseanpeacemaker]

This is a really well-done documentary. It helped me learn a lot about the people, the culture, the climate, and the environment.

[miriamzajfman]

What a rich beautiful culture ! 😍 - love from Canada

[brightonsimpanzye]

Nice country love from Zambia 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[denisagusevic]

Well done DW. The carnival is definitely worth visiting.

[marshal]

Eu já amava a música de Cabo Verde. Agora, depois deste documentário, quero viajar para lá.
Abraços do Brasil.

[frogtraveller]

And I am the lucky one living here ❤
Two years of amazing weather. The people are exceptionally kind and welcoming - marabeza ❤

[NPPXX]

You can find the Gourde instrument in northern Ghana 🇬🇭, they call it Goanji.

[clarkmadrosen]

Beautiful islands. Easy going people. Thank you 😊😊😊

[adroitspartan]

Informative Doku as usual. Good job. Thanks for reminding me that Cesare Evora is Cape Verdean and not Angolan. Great music transcends all boundaries.

[elatedTravelchannel]

This is such an awesome and informative video. I love your work. Great voice over

[amarcorreia]

Cabo Verde my beatiful country.
Sodade de nha povo.

[MP_mp]

Never heard about this country before, thank you DW ❤

[alizialimazego]

Obrigada DW pelo documentário sobre Cabo Verde.

[sasad]

stop saying that Cape Verdean culture was influenced by Brazilian culture. We have a very similar story. In fact, everything that arrived in Brazil first passed through Cape Verde. study your history…