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Luis Morais
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Bio
Luís Morais was a Cape Verdean musician, songwriter, arranger and clarinetist who is considered one of the greatest musicians of Cape Verde. He was a pioneer of the first recordings made in Cape Verde, and learned to play and compose music in Dakar, Senegal before moving to Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lisbon, Portugal.
Discography
Albums12
Flores Negras
Flores Negras2021 • AlbumTracks: 14
Bana / Luis Morais
Bana / Luis Morais2016 • AlbumTracks: 12
Morena
Morena2015 • AlbumTracks: 12
Luis Morais e Voz de Cabo Verde
Luis Morais e Voz de Cabo Verde2015 • AlbumTracks: 11
Broadway (Sodad Serie 3 - Vol 1)
Broadway (Sodad Serie 3 - Vol 1)2015 • AlbumTracks: 10
O Internacional (Sodad Serie 2 - Vol. 2)
O Internacional (Sodad Serie 2 - Vol. 2)2015 • AlbumTracks: 10
Luis Morais Em Lisboa
Luis Morais Em Lisboa2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
Sentimento De Cabo Verde
Sentimento De Cabo Verde2000 • albumTracks: 12
Ah Tata
Ah Tata1999 • albumTracks: 10
Sons de Cabo Verde
Sons de Cabo Verde1980 • albumTracks: 9
Choro de Clarinete
Choro de Clarinete1980 • albumTracks: 8
Mona Linda
Mona Linda1972 • AlbumTracks: 12
Compilations3
Best Of Luis Morais
Best Of Luis Morais2017 • CompilationTracks: 20
Fantasia
Fantasia2015 • CompilationTracks: 10
Boas Festas
Boas Festas2004 • CompilationTracks: 22
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