Remember last year’s star-studded “La Semaine Du Cap-Vert,” which ran in Paris, France, from May 26th through June 3rd 2007? Well, it’s Brazil’s turn to get completely engulfed by our culture. The South American country, or at least a small part of it, Santo André... [More]

The month of March has not been very pleasant for Cape Verde, as two of its musical legends have been hospitalized due to health problems. First, singer Cesaria Evora put a temporary halt to her tour in Australia due to what is being called a "mild stroke." Shortly after, singer Andriano Gonçalves, a.k.a. Bana, spent several days in the hospital battling diabetes and other health issues. Both Cesaria, 68, and Bana, 76, have considerably contributed to the advancement of Capeverdean culture as they have inspired and will continue to inspire a whole generation of singers to come. [More]

My last Sunday in Cabo Verde looks and feels like a Picture-Perfect Day! Here I am surrounded by coconut trees, lounging in my bikini by the pool, with the sun beaming on my face (and on my bum), my favorite fashion magazines (Vogue, Glamour, Elle) laid out before me just the way I love, and there... [More]

Carnival. Mardi Gras. Fat Tuesday. Most everybody knows about that obese feast the day before Lent but how many about "Cinza"? A day of food and relaxing (and repentance?) from the festivities of that previous day, I am told Cinza is a uniquely Santiago thing (all you other islanders fee... [More]