A number of Cape Verdeans who have distinguished themselves in the artistic and sports sectors, were condecorated yesterday for their achievements. Suzanna Lubrano is one of those artists whoe were condecorated by the President of the Republic of Cape Verde, Mr. Pedro Pires.
Suzanna Lubrano received the “1ª classe da Medalha do Vulcão”, the 1st class Medal of the Volcano. Among the other artists to receive this “1ª classe da Medalha do Vulcão” are Lura, Mayra Andrade, Gil Semedo, Boy G Mendes and Teofilo Chantre.
50 years ago, the first large group of African countries became independent. To mark this event, a CD box of 18 albums is released this week: “Africa. 50 years of music”. The album contains six volumes, each volume containing 3 CD’s focussing on one of six African regions. The albums contain many great African artists, including Miriam Makeba and Fela Kuti, Youssou N’Dour and Oum Kalthoum, Manu Dibango and Franco, Cesaria Evora and Salif Keita, Alpha Blondy and Rokia Traore.
Suzanna Lubrano is also present in this CD-box, including her biggest chart success “Tudo Pa Bo”.
Last friday, Suzanna Lubrano had a great event with Yuri da Cunha in “indigO2″, London. This summer, lots of new shows are coming up. Among the live events in July are:
- July 10, Marseille, France
- July 16/23, several shows in São Tomé and Príncipe
- July 31, Luanda, Angola
Other events this summer will take place in Cabo Verde, Portugal, USA, Mozambique. Keep on checking the home page of this website for updates.
The upcoming week, Suzanna Lubrano has three live events:
- June 23: Brava, Cabo Verde – Brava Festival
- June 25: London, UK – Indigo2 (see pic) with Yuri da Cunha, Bonga and Boss AC
- June 27: Rotterdam – São João Festival
This month, Suzanna Lubrano will perform in London on June 25 at the IndigO2 with Yuri da Cunha, Brava Music Festival, Cape Verde, on June 23 and Holland Casino, Rotterdam on June 18. There will be many other shows this summer.
July 20th, 2010 by 
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