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Slow, lyrical, and deeply expressive, often described as "the sound of longing carried on Atlantic winds," morna emerged in the 19th century, particularly on the island of Boa Vista and later São Vicente, shaped by a blend of African rhythms, Portuguese song traditions, and even from Brazil and the Caribbean across the Atlantic. Over time, it evolved into a refined urban style, closely associated with cafés, salons, and small ensembles rather than large public performances.

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Romazur


With just 600,000 inhabitants, this former Portuguese colony (from 1462 to 1975) is an ten-island archipelago off the coast of Senegal which in recent years has become a rising tourism star – especially among Europeans, above all from Britain, Germany, Portugal (unsurprisingly), the Netherlands, and Belgium – due mostly to some of the world´s most gorgeous beaches, with tawny sands, crystal-clear waters, and excellent swimming and water sports (particularly snorkeling and scuba diving)