Morabeza

An exploration of time, space, and style, Maria de Barros’ newest album combines Cape Verdean traditional Morna and Coladeira beats with a rich frappé of global rhythm and melody.

With Morabeza, a Creole word meaning hospitality, de Barros welcomes you with a joyful and tender voice, and ushers you into an upbeat and eclectic club. Tempos whipped up with the finest musical ingredients from Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, France, and Spain transform here as easily as the languages de Barros sings in. With songs composed by the island country’s most acclaimed writers, this album is a truly inclusive effort—one that’s sure to get you dancing.