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Tété Alhinho

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Tété Alhinho is a Cape Verdean singer and songwriter considered one of the most important figures in contemporary Cape Verdean music. Alhinho began singing at a young age and joined the Simentera, a prominent Morna band, at 16. After two successful albums with the group, she launched her solo career in 1988 with "Mares do Sul," garnering critical and commercial acclaim. Numerous solo albums followed, including "Andante," "Gerassons," "Mornas Ao Piano," and most recently, "Ainda" (2022). Alhinho's internationally recognized music has graced stages worldwide. In 2017, she clinched the "Best Morna" award at the Cabo Verde Music Awards for her song "Mindel de Mae Auta." Tété Alhinho's legacy endures inspiring and captivating audiences with her unique voice and heartfelt renditions of the Cabo Verdean soul.

Discography

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Menino Das Ilhas2019 • albumTracks: 8

Mornas Ao Piano2017 • albumTracks: 11

Voz2003 • albumTracks: 13

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