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Bana

Cape Verdean singer (1932-2013) · Cape Verde · On the map · Musicians · Died at 81

Adriano Gonçalves, known by his stage name Bana and called the "King of Morna", was a Cape Verdean singer and performer of the morna style, the plaintive, melodic lament which is a staple musical style of the country.

Bana is read about 23 times a day, in 8 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 1 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 139 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Officer of the Order of Merit of Portugal

About this person

Country
Cape Verde
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2013 · aged 81

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