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The morna (pronunciation in both Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole: [ˈmɔɾnɐ]) is a music and dance genre from Cape Verde. It was proclaimed Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO [1][2] on December 11, 2019.
Dec 11, 2019 · UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2019URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01469Description: Morna is a traditional ...
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May 23, 2021 · The story of morna: Cape Verde’s music of displacement and return. How a music shaped by slavery, epidemics, famine and mass migration travelled the world, narrating stories of suffering...
Morna is a slow dance music that is considered to be the national music of Cape Verde due to its strong association with Cape Verdean identity. Morna songs are traditionally about cruel fate, lost love, or blues carried by melancholic guitars and violins.
May 5, 2021 · The musical form called Morna has been recognised by UNESCO as a cultural heritage since 2019. ...more. Every year, the fifth of May is celebrated as African world heritage day. The musical...
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Dec 9, 2019 · Morna is a performative genre from Cape Verde that combines voice, music, poetry and dance. It is a musical expression whose practice makes no gender distinction. Usually sung by a single person, it is accompanied by acoustic instruments, especially the guitar.
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Sep 9, 2021 · Morna, musical practice of Cabo Verde is a traditional Cape Verdean musical and choreographic practice with instrumental accompaniment that incorporates voice, music, poetry, and dance.
