Morna, traditional music and dance from Cape Verde, was approved by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This was announced by Cape Verde’s Minister of Culture, Abraão Vicente, on 7 ...

While many may have heard the word "morna" for the first time in early November when UNESCO declared the music Intangible Cultural Heritage, 84-year-old Armando DePina can trace his memories of it to ...

At the annual festival, the archipelago's brightest musical talents not only showcase their art, but also perform an ...