Slide ID
CV-85-072
_pkUnique ID
CV85072
Slide Date
1-1-1985
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Island
Boa Vista
Identifier
CV85072
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. A small circle of local musicians are playing music to entertain guests as 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) (5 of 5)" (1985). David Baxter papers: Cape Verde photographs. 670.
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/baxter_gallery/670
Keywords
Boa Vista, despedida, party, music, musicians
Notes
Notes by David Baxter