Maria de Barros

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"There's a breezy confidence in her voice and a resolute optimism in her songs ... she's irresistible." - New York Times

"...de Barros' musical world is well worth a visit ... Danca Ma Mi is a dose of Cape Verdean sunshine." - Billboard

"...she effortlessly communicates joy and pleasure with her cool, lustrous voice, whether one understands the lyrics or not" - Boston Globe

"... De Barros' voice soars and seduces, adorning her band's rhythms with an elegant strength that brings about unconditional surrender to its charms." - The Beat Magazine

Cape Verdean chanteuse Maria de Barros invited us into her culture's joyful musical tradition with her two internationally acclaimed albums Nha Mundo and Danca Ma Mi. In her upcoming release Morabeza, Maria reconnects with her roots and the people of her ancestral home of Cabo Verde.
Morabeza (translation: friendliness, hospitality & warmth) is dedicated to her beloved Cabo Verde. "The stories told in the songs are poetic description of real and profound human emotions that are not just felt by Cabo Verdeans, but by the rest of the world," she adds. Come and celebrate Cabo Verde in this unforgettable night of music and morabeza!!