Boa Vista &quot;Despedida&quot; (Farewell Party) (3 of 5)

Baxter, David

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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. Boa Vista is a well known source of fine Cape Verdean musicians. Two local males appear to be playing their guitars together for a source of entertainment.

Details

Title

Boa Vista "Despedida" (Farewell Party) (3 of 5)

Creator

Baxter, David

Date

1985

Other Identifiers

Local: MSS-0079-b10-f09-070

Keyword

Boa Vista ; despedida ; party ; music ; musicians

Type

Image

In

David Baxter papers: Cape Verde photographs

Note

Notes by David Baxter

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