Slide ID
CV-85-071
_pkUnique ID
CV85071
Slide Date
1-1-1985
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Island
Boa Vista
Identifier
CV85071
Date
January 1985
Description
Pictured is a gathering in Cape Verde known as a "despedida" or farewell party. This particular one, on the island of Boa Vista, is held for those individuals leaving the island. One guitarist and one violinist perform for guests. Boa Vista is a well known source of fine Cape Verdean musicians.
Keywords
Boa Vista, despedida, party, music, musicians
Box
1
Folder
9
Recommended Citation
Baxter, David, "Boa Vista "Despedida" (Farewell Party) (4 of 5)" (1985). David Baxter papers: Cape Verde photographs. 669.
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/baxter_gallery/669
Keywords
Boa Vista, despedida, party, music, musicians
Notes
Notes by David Baxter