When I was sub-DJ'ing in NYC at SOB's in the mid 90's and it still had a planet vibe, I was fortunate to met DJ Beto from Guinea Bissau. He and I share a love for zouk from Guadeloupe and Martinique. On that first night he played some music from Cape Verde that blew me away. He told me where to go in Brockton MA to find the music. It didn't take me long to get there. Within a few weeks, I went to Rhode Island to visit some friends and relatives and, sort of on my way, I made it to Apolos Imports in Brockton on a hot humid day. It was one those places that sells furniture primarily. However, at the front of the store was where all the energy was. Up front was a very good selection of cd's from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, and some zouk and other African music. Santos played this Paulo Flores track from "Brincadeira Tem Hora" for me when I asked to hear some music from Angola. He was swaying slightly to the song behind the counter. They didn't get many white people in there looking for African music. He wondered how I became interested in the music and I told him. He smiled.
"Tributo a Cabo Verde"