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Morna Experience

Immerse yourself in Cape Verdean Morna music, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience an intimate musical journey through Cape Verde in Rotterdam, presented by Toy Vieira, Lena Évora, and Dolf Santos. Music, stories, and education come together in this special performance.

A journey through the sounds of Morna

Discover the soulful sounds of Morna, a melancholic musical style originating from Cape Verde. This unique musical form was recognized by UNESCO in 2019 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. You step into a world full of emotion and culture, straight from Rotterdam.

Meet the artists

Step into The Morna Experience , where music, stories, and education merge. Toy Vieira, Lena Évora, and Dolf Santos combine their talents. They take you on a musical journey that captures the essence of Cape Verde. They share the rich history and depth of Morna.

All dates

Datum Tijd Locatie In agenda zetten Ticketlink
Sat 16 May 15:30 - 16:30 Storyhouse Belvédère Buy tickets
Fri 12 Jun 19:30 - 20:30 Storyhouse Belvédère Buy tickets
Sat 27 Jun 15:30 - 01:30 Storyhouse Belvédère Buy tickets
Sun 12 Jul 17:00 - 18:00 Storyhouse Belvédère Buy tickets
Sun 26 Jul 17:00 - 18:00 Storyhouse Belvédère Buy tickets

From 16 May to 26 July

15:30 - 16:30 Aan agenda toevoegen
From € 20,00 tot € 20,00
Storyhouse Belvédère -  Rechthuislaan 1, Feijenoord
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