Morna, musical practice of Cabo Verde

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2019
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Description: Morna is a traditional Cape Verdean musical and choreographic practice with instrumental accompaniment that incorporates voice, music, poetry and dance. Morna can be either sung or played only with instruments, primarily chordophones, including the guitar, violin, and ukulele. The lyric poetry can be improvised - with topics including love, departure, separation, reunion, and the motherland - and is now mainly composed in Cape Verdean Creole. Bearers and practitioners include instrument players, singers, poets and composers, and the practice is performed at key life events such as weddings, christenings, and family reunions.
Country(ies): Cabo Verde
© Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries, Cabo Verde, 2018
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