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Mayra Andrade’s voice carries with it the history and passion of the islands of Cape Verde. She was born in Cuba, and grew up in Senegal, Angola and Germany, but spent several months of each year on the Cape Verdean island of Santiago -renowned for its variety of entrancing musical styles.

Some see Andrade as part of a new generation of singers, who are taking the morna style of music made popular by Cesaria Evora into new terrain.

The Africa Channel celebrates International Women’s Day with this fantastic live performance from the beautiful singer and her band, as they transport you to a tiny island just off the coast of West Africa