Morna of Cabo Verde

Morna of Cabo Verde is proclaimed Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Cape Verdean singer Nancy Vieira and instrumentalist Manuel de Candinho were the people in charge of accompanying the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Abraão Vicente, in Bogota. There, the singer and the instrumentalist performed “Sum Sabia”, a popular Morna.

Interview about Nancy’s participation in the ceremony :

https://paratudoafrica.com/nancy-vieira-anseia-por-cabo-verde-esta-nos-meus-planos-voltar-a-viver-nas-minhas-ilhas/

Articles:

https://www.cmjornal.pt/cultura/detalhe/morna-e-bumba-meu-boi-consagrados-na-unesco

https://www.dn.pt/cultura/e-oficial-morna-foi-proclamada-patrimonio-imaterial-da-humanidade-pela-unesco-11607355.html