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Recognized as Cape Verde's oldest performing batucadeira at 86 years old, Marina Vaz revisits her life in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde - from a childhood of scarcity to a deep bond with the sea and batuko music - revealing a portrait of resilience, cultural identity, and female strength.
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- Ricardo Leote
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- Nos Raiz
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- Cape Verde
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