Cape Verde 2009, Tarentola darwini, Gecko, 20

Cape Verde 2008, Local Trades, Bread, 40

Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) stamp 2008

Local Trades

Profissoes Ambulantes 

Vendedeira de pao

Seller of Bread, 40

Cape Verde 2012, Music Legends, Ildo Lobo 20 and Manuel d'Novas 40

Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) stamp 2012

Compositores E Interpretes 

(composers and performers)

Music Legends

Manuel d’Novas, 1938-2009

40

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Manuel d' Novas (February 24, 1938 — September 28, 2009) was a Cape Verdean poet and composer.  Born Manuel Jesus Lopes on the island of Santo Antão, he became one of the most important poets and composers of Cape Verde. His music is known all over the world, through performers like Cesária Évora. He lived in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente. 

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Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) stamp 2012

Compositores E Interpretes 

(composers and performers)

Music Legends

Ildo Lobo, 1953-2004

20

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Ildo Lobo (November 25, 1953 – October 20, 2004) was a famous Cape Verdean singer. His versatile and melodic voice, commanding stage presence and trademark beret hats made him one of the all time great performers of Cape Verde.  Always well known throughout the Cape Verde Islands, Lobo rose to international fame with his first solo work, "Nôs Morna", following it with another album "Intelectual.