Bana (singer)

Bana (singer)

Standing tall at over seven feet, Bana is a balladeer from Cape Verde and an interpreter of the morna, the plaintive, melodic lament which is a staple musical style of this island nation off the coast of West Africa.

Bana's career in music began during Portuguese colonial rule, when he served as a handyman and bodyguard for the legendary Cabo Verdean composer and performer, B. Leza.


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