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    <title>Brava News &amp; title_category: Culture</title>
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        <title>Cape Verdean community in New Bedford hosts a fundraiser for flagship schools in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean Community in New Bedford Hosts Fundraiser for Flagship Schools in Brava</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean community in New Bedford is gathering on October 25 for an afternoon of music, fellowship, and fundraising to support the Nossa Senhora do Monte School and the Sena Barcelos School in Nova Sintra. The event aims to bring together former students and teachers, parents, educators, community leaders, and activists connected to Brava Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:50:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>*The Last Sailboat*—by Nelson Colin Miranda—wins the 2026 Baltasar Lopes Literary Prize</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/"Nelson Colin Miranda's *The Last Sailboat* Wins the 2026 Baltasar Lopes Literary Award"</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The book *O Último Veleiro* (The Last Sailboat), by Brava-born author Nelson Colin Miranda, won the 2026 Baltasar Lopes Literary Prize today, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Creative Industries, Youth, and Sports. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:10:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Darii Goncalves and Benvindo Cruz at Underground</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Darii Goncalves and Benvindo Cruz at Underground ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:08:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>This Saturday, the Katxupa Festival 2026 celebrates Cape Verdean culture through food, music, and tradition in Pawtucket, Rhode Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Katxupa Festival 2026 Celebrates Cape Verdean Culture This Saturday with Food, Music, and Tradition in Pawtucket, Rhode Island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 2026 Katxupa Festival will take place on August 22 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, bringing together Cape Verdean cuisine, music, dance, and traditions. The event will feature katxupa contests, live entertainment, children’s activities, and a free distribution of school supplies. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:58:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Katxupa Festival 2026, Katxupa, Cachupa, Cape Verde, Cape Verdean culture, Cape Verdean cuisine, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Cape Verdean community, Cape Verdean music, dance, festival, Cape Verdean diaspora, CACD</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Rocked to the Rhythm of the Champions at the Conakry and Saint Helena Festivals!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Danced to the Champions' Beat at the Conakry and Santa Helena Festivals</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Today, Brava Island experienced one of those days that will remain etched in the memory of all sports lovers. The streets were filled with excitement and cheers as people gathered to watch the great Conacri and Santa Helena Festival Track and Field Race in Furna—a true celebration of strength, perseverance, and unity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:11:32 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Furna Hosts the Traditional &amp;quot;Conakri&amp;quot; Festival of Saint Helena, Featuring a Parade on Sunday</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Furna Hosts Traditional Santa Helena Festival in Conakry, Featuring a Parade on Sunday</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Papai Didi Foundation and the family of Capitão Didino Ramos will host the traditional Santa Helena “Conakri” Festival next Sunday, August 9, in the town of Furna on Ilha Brava. The event pays tribute to the people who have preserved this tradition over the years. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>The Night of Our Lady of Grace promises to liven up Brava Island with a stellar lineup on August 15th.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The evening of Our Lady of Grace promises to liven up Brava Island with a luxurious program on August 15th.</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Municipal Council is promoting the Night of Our Lady of Grace on August 15th at the Nossa Senhora do Monte Multipurpose Hall. The show starts at 11:00 PM and will feature performances by Big Z Patronato, Indira, Boy Game, Rick Mendes, Keven &amp; Djobaka, and Joey. Tickets cost 800 escudos in advance and 1,000 escudos at the door. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:35:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Music, Solidarity, and Hope: Scuta Music Hosts a Cultural Evening to Benefit Quintal das Artes</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mindelo, July 28, 2026 (Bravanews) — Time and the elements leave their mark on the land, but there is also a community spirit capable of rebuilding whatever seems lost. The rains of August 11 left deep scars on the city of Mindelo and across the entire island of São Vicente—and, of course, on the Quintal das Artes cultural center—but the spirit of those who breathe life into culture there remained unshaken. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:41:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Scuta Music Production Opens a State&amp;of&amp;the&amp;Art Studio and Promises to Raise the Bar for Music Production Quality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Scuta Music Production Opens a Modern Studio and Promises to Raise the Quality of Music Production</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Weymouth, July 11, 2026 (Bravanews) - The music production company Scuta Music Production has officially announced the opening of its newest, state-of-the-art recording studio, marking a turning point in its journey within the national and international music industry. This new facility was designed from the ground up to meet the growing demands of an industry that is constantly evolving, combining cutting-edge technology with a design focused on maximum acoustic efficiency. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:43:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Young singer Renato Santos calls for support to professionalize his music production</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Young Singer Renato Santos Calls for Support to Professionalize His Music Production</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 30, 2026 (Bravanews) – The Cape Verdean music scene is teeming with emerging talent who often face a lack of material resources to make the leap toward a professional career. The most recent example comes from the island of Brava: Renato Santos, a young singer from the fishing community of Furna, decided to break his silence and reached out to the Bravanews newsroom to issue a strong appeal to friends, acquaintances, and the vast Brava diaspora. The goal is clear: to secure support for purchasing sound equipment that will allow him to improve the quality of his performances and begin independently producing his own digital content. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:28:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Colors, drums, and nostalgia, as Brava Island celebrates São João and Municipal Day</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Colors, Drums, and Nostalgia: Ilha da Brava Celebrates St. John's Day and the City's Anniversary</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 24, 2026 (Bravanews) – Today is St. John’s Day. June is the month when the pulse of Brava Island beats strongest, set to the rhythm of drums and the voices singing the São João chants. The celebration of the patron saint, which coincides with the Municipality Day on June 24, transforms the “Island of Flowers” into the cultural epicenter of Cape Verde, attracting hundreds of emigrants, visitors from other islands, and curious onlookers seeking to experience one of the archipelago’s most authentic and vibrant festivals. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:34:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: The 15th Brava Agricultural Fair Kicks Off with Strong Turnout from Producers and Exhibitors</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava XV Agricultural Fair Kicks Off with Strong Turnout of Producers and Exhibitors</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 15th edition of the Brava Island Agricultural and Livestock Fair kicked off today, bringing together farmers, ranchers, merchants, and exhibitors from various sectors related to agriculture and livestock at an event that runs through Friday in this municipality. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:18:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Police are increasing their presence to ensure safety during the town’s festivities and the São João celebrations</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Police Boosts Staff to Ensure Safety During the City's Festivals and the São João Celebrations</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The National Police in Brava will increase its personnel by seven officers during the town’s festivities and the São João celebrations, bringing the total number of officers assigned to the special security operation to 27. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:12:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Quirino do Canto releases his new single &amp;quot;Raiz de Nha Alma&amp;quot; on digital platforms, featuring top&amp;notch production</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Quirino do Canto Releases New Single "Raiz de Nha Alma" on Digital Platforms, Featuring Top-Notch Production</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, June 5, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Cape Verdean music scene is getting a fresh boost today with the official release of &quot;Raiz de Nha Alma,&quot; the latest single from acclaimed singer Quirino do Canto. The new track is now available on all major digital streaming platforms, with a special highlight on Spotify, allowing fans around the world immediate access to this new release. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:02:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Singer Renato Santos expresses dissatisfaction over his exclusion from the São João festivities on Ilha Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Singer Renato Santos Expresses Dissatisfaction Over His Exclusion from the São João Festivities on Ilha Brava</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 5, 2026 (Bravanews) — The cultural scene on Ilha Brava is being marked by a wave of discontent among local artists. Following in the footsteps of musician Rick Mendes, who has already spoken out publicly, singer Renato Santos has now come forward to openly express his frustration and displeasure at having been excluded from the list of artists invited to the traditional São João festivities organized by the municipality. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:53:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Young singer Rick Mendes laments his absence from the 2026 São João festivities and says he feels undervalued.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/young singer Rick Mendes laments his absence from the 2026 São João festivities and says he feels undervalued.</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 5, 2026 (Bravanews) — The publication of the official poster for the 2026 São João celebrations on Brava Island has generated reactions in the local artistic community. Young singer Rick Mendes publicly expressed his discontent and feeling of exclusion for not being included in the musical program of one of the island&#039;s largest and most traditional festivities, a celebration that annually attracts thousands of residents and emigrants. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:29:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Friends organize tribute to the 40&amp;year career of musician John Vieira</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/amigos-organiza-homenagem-a aos-40-anos-de-carreira-do-musico-john-vieira</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, May 28, 2026 (Bravanews) - A group of friends and admirers of musician John Vieira is organizing a large tribute gala to celebrate the four decades of dedication to music of the Bravense artist based in the United States. The celebratory event is scheduled for June 6, 2026, at the well-known Le Foyer venue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Quirino do Canto celebrates his origins with the release of his new single &amp;quot;Raiz de Nha Alma&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Quirino do Canto celebrates his origins with the release of his new single, "Raiz de nha Alma" (Root of My Soul).</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, May 27, 2026 (Bravanews) - The landscape of Cape Verdean music in the diaspora gains a new and exciting chapter. Singer Quirino do Canto, originally from the emblematic island of Fogo and a long-time resident of the United States, has just released his latest single entitled &quot;Raiz de Nha Alma&quot; (Root of My Soul). The song promises to touch the hearts of Cape Verdeans scattered around the world, bringing a strong sense of nostalgia and cultural exaltation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:33:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Nhô Sandjon 2026: Setting up the traditional stalls has begun and promises to move Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-sandjon-2026-assembly-of-traditional-barracas-has-started-and-promises-to-movement-nova-sintra</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, May 25, 2026 (Bravanews) - The heart of the island of Brava is already breathing in the atmosphere of one of its greatest cultural events. The Brava Town Council has announced the start of setting up the traditional Nhô Sandjon 2026 stalls, strategically located in the center of Nova Sintra. With the installation of the structures, the town&#039;s usual scenery is beginning to take on color, life and the dynamics that characterize this festive season. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:47:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Esmeraldo Duarte promotes 35&amp;week music marathon with original compositions</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/esmeraldo-duarte-promotes-35-week-musical-marathon-with-original-compositions</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verdean musician Esmeraldo Duarte is holding a musical marathon with weekly releases of his original compositions for 35 consecutive weeks. The project highlights the cultural essence of Brava and includes songs such as &quot;Cumpadre Djadja&quot;, &quot;Pombinha Mansa&quot; and &quot;Mama Preta&quot;, encouraging the public to support and promote Cape Verdean music through his YouTube channel. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:33:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Charity event in Pawtucket supports Minga Koladera with live music</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/solidarity-event-at-pawtucket-supports-minga-koladera-with-live-music</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Solidarity event in Pawtucket on April 26, 2026 raises funds for Minga Koladera with live music and food. All proceeds will go to the cause. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:23:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>São Vicente: Djosinha says goodbye to the stage in Mindelo after a career spanning more than seven decades</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-vicente-djosinha says goodbye to the stages of the mill with the slamming of doors after more than seven decades of career</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verdean singer Djosinha is preparing for a symbolic farewell to the stage on Saturday 25th and has chosen Mindelo, where he was born, raised and put down roots, as the setting for this moment &quot;full of emotion and memory&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:05:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Nhô Mundinho&amp;apos;s family shows willingness to take on the flag of São João Baptista 2027</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/family-of-ninho-mundinho-shows-willingness-to-take-up-the-flag-of-sao-joao-baptista-2027</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/family-of-ninho-mundinho-shows-willingness-to-take-up-the-flag-of-sao-joao-baptista-2027</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 20, 2025 (Bravanews) - In a moment of deep symbolism for the &quot;Island of Flowers&quot;, the Brava Town Hall officially welcomed the family of the late Nhô Mundinho. The meeting served to formalize the family&#039;s willingness to take on the Flag of the São João Baptista Festivities in 2027. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:55:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Gala Convívio Nos Artista Nos Musica anima Brockton</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/gala-convivio-nos-artista-nos-musica-anima-brockton</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/gala-convivio-nos-artista-nos-musica-anima-brockton</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, April 14, 2026 (Bravanews) - On April 18, 2026 (Saturday), the city of Brockton, Massachusetts, will host a major cultural event that promises to celebrate the music and talents of our community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:33:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Gala Convívio Nos Artista Nos Musica anima Brockton</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verdean community in Waterbury unites to celebrate St. Nicholas in recording &amp;quot;Kél Mazurkada&amp;quot; music video</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/community-cabo-verdian-in-waterbury-unites-to-celebrate-sao-nicolau-in-video-recording-kel-mazurkada</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/community-cabo-verdian-in-waterbury-unites-to-celebrate-sao-nicolau-in-video-recording-kel-mazurkada</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, April 14, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Cape Verdean community once again demonstrated its strength, unity and spirit of &quot;morabeza&quot; at a landmark event held recently in Waterbury, Connecticut, in the United States. The local Cape Verdean Social Club hosted the recording of the music video for the song &quot;Kél Mazurkada&quot;, by artist Benvindo Cruz - a work that pays homage to the island of São Nicolau and its rich cultural tradition, especially the emblematic mazurka dance. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:19:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verdean community in Waterbury unites to celebrate St. Nicholas in recording &quot;Kél Mazurkada&quot; music video</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cremilda Medina advocates greater investment and training to preserve morna in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cremilda-medina advocates greater investment and training to preserve the sea in cape verde</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Singer Cremilda Medina said today that morna is currently on a &quot;good path&quot; in Cape Verde, but called for greater investment in training and in valuing traditional music in the country. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:46:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cremilda Medina advocates greater investment and training to preserve morna in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>The voice of a people: Esmeraldo Duarte&amp;apos;s profound reflection</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-voice-of-a-people-the-deep-reflection-of-esmeraldo-duarte</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-voice-of-a-people-the-deep-reflection-of-esmeraldo-duarte</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ We have received directly from the hands of Esmeraldo Duarte, a son of Brava who today makes São Vicente his home port, a poem that is more than just a literary composition; it is a manifesto of conscience and a cry of hope for the Cape Verdean nation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:01:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The voice of a people: Esmeraldo Duarte&#039;s profound reflection</media:keywords>
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        <title>Singer João Alfredo outraged by new way of writing the word &amp;quot;Cretcheu&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/singer-joao-alfredo-indignant-with-new-writing-form-of-the-word-cretcheu</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/singer-joao-alfredo-indignant-with-new-writing-form-of-the-word-cretcheu</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, March 28, 2026 (Bravanews) - Cape Verdean singer João Alfredo (Fefe) has publicly expressed his indignation at the way many people have been writing the word &quot;Cretcheu&quot;, one of the most well-known and symbolic words in Cape Verdean Creole. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:52:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Singer João Alfredo outraged by new way of writing the word &quot;Cretcheu&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas opens exhibition &amp;quot;The other is also me&amp;quot; by Zelito on Friday</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-centrum-seven-six-seven-moons-inaugurates-exhibition-the-other-is-also-my-zealite-on-friday</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-centrum-seven-six-seven-moons-inaugurates-exhibition-the-other-is-also-my-zealite-on-friday</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas, in Brava, is promoting a diversified cultural program, with the highlight being the opening of the exhibition by the artist Zelito, entitled &quot;The other is also me&quot;, scheduled for Friday 20th. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:36:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas opens exhibition &quot;The other is also me&quot; by Zelito on Friday</media:keywords>
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        <title>From author Colin Miranda, Love in Black and White takes Brava back to 1910</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-author-colin-miranda-the-book-love-for-black-and-white-brings-brave-back-to-1910</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-author-colin-miranda-the-book-love-for-black-and-white-brings-brave-back-to-1910</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava is preparing to dive into an exciting journey into the past with the launch of Colin Miranda&#039;s &quot;Amor a Preto e Branco&quot;, a novel that promises to bring back memories, feelings and the social complexities of a remarkable time in Cape Verdean history. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:01:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>From author Colin Miranda, Love in Black and White takes Brava back to 1910</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bravenses Unidos announces Annual Gala for April in Pawtucket</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravenses-united-announces-annual-gala-to-open-on-pawtucket</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravenses-united-announces-annual-gala-to-open-on-pawtucket</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, February 21, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Bravenses Unidos association has everything ready for its long-awaited Annual Gala, scheduled for April 18, 2026, in the city of Pawtucket, state of Rhode Island (USA). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:07:51 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bravenses Unidos announces Annual Gala for April in Pawtucket</media:keywords>
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        <title>Djeny Barros prepares to launch the book &amp;quot;O Caminho das Pedras: Uma Dor da Esperança&amp;quot; (The Path of Stones: A Pain of Hope)</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/djeny-barros-prepares-launch-of-the-book-the-path-of-stones-a-pain-of-hope</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/djeny-barros-prepares-launch-of-the-book-the-path-of-stones-a-pain-of-hope</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Praia, February 18, 2026 (Bravanews) - Djeny Barros, a Bravense woman living on the island of Santiago, is in the final preparations for the launch of her first literary work, entitled &quot;O Caminho das Pedras: Uma Dor da Esperança&quot;. The book promises to take readers through an intense and deeply human narrative, marked by challenges, overcoming and the transforming power of hope.
According to information provided to Bravanews by the author, the book delves into experiences of pain and resilience, portraying difficult journeys that, despite adversity, reveal the ability to be reborn and believe in a better future. With sensitive and reflective writing, Djeny Barros seeks to touch her audience through universal themes such as inner struggle, faith and perseverance. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:28:52 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Djeny Barros prepares to launch the book &quot;O Caminho das Pedras: Uma Dor da Esperança&quot; (The Path of Stones: A Pain of Hope)</media:keywords>
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        <title>Carnival group Riba D&amp;apos;Ora wins the Brava Carnival for the second time with a tribute to the Blue Sharks</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/triba-dora-carnival-group-becomes-brave-carnival-champion-with-tribute-to-blue-tubaroes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/triba-dora-carnival-group-becomes-brave-carnival-champion-with-tribute-to-blue-tubaroes</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This Tuesday, the Riba D&#039;Ora carnival group won the Brava Island Carnival, taking first place for the second time in a row with the theme &quot;Cape Verde in the World Cup&quot;, a tribute to the Blue Sharks. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:15:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Benvindo Cruz launches &amp;quot;Kel Mazurkada&amp;quot;, a musical tribute to Cape Verde and the tradition of São Nicolau</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/benvindo-cruz-lanca-kel-mazurkada-tributo-musical-a-cabo-verde-e-a-tradicao-de-sao-nicolau</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/benvindo-cruz-lanca-kel-mazurkada-tributo-musical-a-cabo-verde-e-a-tradicao-de-sao-nicolau</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, February 15, 2026 (Bravanews) - Cape Verdean artist Benvindo Cruz has just finished his latest musical work, entitled &quot;Kel Mazurkada&quot;, a composition that is a heartfelt tribute to Cape Verde and, in particular, to the rich cultural tradition of the island of São Nicolau, the singer&#039;s homeland. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:54:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Benvindo Cruz launches &quot;Kel Mazurkada&quot;, a musical tribute to Cape Verde and the tradition of São Nicolau</media:keywords>
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        <title>Sandra Andrade brings creativity to São Filipe with the &amp;quot;Arte da Sandra&amp;quot; brand</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sandra-andrade-brings-creativity-to-sao-filipe-with-sandra's-art-brand</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sandra-andrade-brings-creativity-to-sao-filipe-with-sandra's-art-brand</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ São Filipe City, February 11, 2026 (Bravanews) - The creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Brava&#039;s youth continue to stand out both on and off the island of Flores. This is the case of Sandra Andrade, a native of the island of Brava and resident in the city of São Filipe, island of Fogo, who in 2024 decided to turn her talent and passion for the arts into her own brand: &quot;Arte da Sandra&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:09:50 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Sandra Andrade brings creativity to São Filipe with the &quot;Arte da Sandra&quot; brand</media:keywords>
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        <title>Scuta Music Production bets on discovering new talent and puts culture before profit</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/scuta-music-production-bets-on-discovering-new-talents-and-puts-culture-above-profit</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/scuta-music-production-bets-on-discovering-new-talents-and-puts-culture-above-profit</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, February 10, 2026 (Bravanews) - Scuta Music Production, a music production company led by Armando Madeira, has established itself as a distinctive project on the cultural scene by taking on an unusual philosophy in the market: prioritizing the discovery and appreciation of new talent over financial gain. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:07:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Scuta Music Production bets on discovering new talent and puts culture before profit</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Carnival will have only two official groups this year</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-carnival-has-only-two-official-groups-this-year</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This year&#039;s Carnival on the island of Brava will feature only two official groups in the King Momo parade, Brava City Council&#039;s Councillor for Culture, Aliana Andrade, said today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:15:31 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>João José Delgado made a comparison that he considered offensive, associating the current coloring of the statue with the figure of a &amp;quot;mandinga&amp;quot;.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/deputy-joao-jose-delgado-makes-a-comparison-considered-offensive-associating-the-current-coloration-of-the-statue-to-the-figure-of-a-mandinga</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/deputy-joao-jose-delgado-makes-a-comparison-considered-offensive-associating-the-current-coloration-of-the-statue-to-the-figure-of-a-mandinga</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 31, 2026 (Bravanews) - The ongoing restoration of the statue of Eugénio Tavares, one of the greatest figures of Brava&#039;s culture, literature and identity, is generating strong controversy on the island, following a public post by Municipal Deputy João José Delgado, in which the elected official makes a comparison considered offensive, associating the statue&#039;s current coloring with the figure of a &quot;mandinga&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:08:31 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>João José Delgado made a comparison that he considered offensive, associating the current coloring of the statue with the figure of a &quot;mandinga&quot;.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Professor Djick Oliveira prepares to hand over his literary legacy to the public</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/professor-djick-oliveira-prepares-to-deliver-his-literary-delegate-to-the-public</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/professor-djick-oliveira-prepares-to-deliver-his-literary-delegate-to-the-public</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Djick Oliveira, a Cape Verdean teacher, musician and intellectual, is preparing to deliver to the public the result of 20 years of therapeutic and affective writing, aiming to publish three new works this year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:28:31 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Professor Djick Oliveira prepares to hand over his literary legacy to the public</media:keywords>
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        <title>Sãozinha Fonseca, the diva who sings &amp;quot;Andorinha de volta&amp;quot; on her way to Djabraba</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/saozinha-fonseca-a-diva-who-sings-a-swallow-against-the-path-of-your-djabraba</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/saozinha-fonseca-a-diva-who-sings-a-swallow-against-the-path-of-your-djabraba</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, January 10, 2026 (Bravanews) - After some time away from her homeland, Bravense singer Sãozinha Fonseca, considered one of Djabraba&#039;s greatest voices, is visiting the island where she was born, in a trip marked by strong feelings of nostalgia, emotion and reunion with her roots. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Night of Kings, a text by Colin Miranda</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/night-of-kings-a-text-by-colin-miranda</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/night-of-kings-a-text-by-colin-miranda</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In my childhood, if there was ever a time when my &quot;nose for business&quot; really woke up, it was on King&#039;s Night. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:44:49 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Bravenses question management and whereabouts of book &amp;quot;Brava, Ilha dos Encantos&amp;quot; launched in 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravenses-question-management-and-paradigm-of-the-book-brava-island-of-enchantments-launched-in-2024</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravenses-question-management-and-paradigm-of-the-book-brava-island-of-enchantments-launched-in-2024</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, January 3, 2026 (Bravanews) - Some Bravenses living in the United States of America and others living on the island of Brava have publicly expressed concerns and questions about the book &quot;Brava, Ilha dos Encantos&quot; (Brava, Island of Enchantment), launched in June 2024, the production of which was financed by the Brava City Council, then led by Mayor Francisco Tavares. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:28:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bravenses question management and whereabouts of book &quot;Brava, Ilha dos Encantos&quot; launched in 2024</media:keywords>
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        <title>MCIC received on a courtesy visit by the Mayor of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mcic-received-on-a-courtesy-visit-by-the-president-of-the-municipal-camara-da-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mcic-received-on-a-courtesy-visit-by-the-president-of-the-municipal-camara-da-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ As part of his first official visit to Brava Island, the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Augusto Veiga, accompanied by his team, was received on a courtesy visit and institutional meeting by the Mayor of Brava and his team. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:26:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>MCIC received on a courtesy visit by the Mayor of Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Minister of Culture and Creative Industries will visit Brava Island between December 13th and 15th.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Minister of Culture and Creative Industries visits Brava Island between December 13 and 15</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, December 14, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Brava Municipal Council (CMB) announced a working visit by the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Augusto Veiga, to Brava Island, between December 13 and 15, 2025. The trip is part of the strengthening of institutional dialogue with the cultural sector and the analysis of the island&#039;s creative and heritage potential. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:19:34 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Minister of Culture and Creative Industries will visit Brava Island between December 13th and 15th.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Galvão performs at 10 Rocks Restaurant on December 12th</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/galvao-atua-no-10-rocks-restaurant-on-day-12-december</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/galvao-atua-no-10-rocks-restaurant-on-day-12-december</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, December 6, 2025 (Bravanews) - The renowned Cape Verdean artist based in the USA, Galvão, will be the main attraction of a special evening at 10 Rocks Restaurant on December 12, promising a show marked by lots of music, rhythm and interaction with the public. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:45:27 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Galvão performs at 10 Rocks Restaurant on December 12th</media:keywords>
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        <title>Young aspiring writer wins the Jaime de Figueiredo Literary Prize 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/young-aspiring-writer-and-winner-of-the-literary-prize-jaime-de-figueiredo-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/young-aspiring-writer-and-winner-of-the-literary-prize-jaime-de-figueiredo-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Maria Eugénia Cardoso de Barros is the winner of the first Jaime de Figueiredo Literary Prize 2025, awarded by Praia City Council, for her work entitled &quot;O caminho das Pedras - Uma dor de esperança&quot; (The Path of Stones - A Sorrow of Hope). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:40:09 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Young aspiring writer wins the Jaime de Figueiredo Literary Prize 2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>I wasn&amp;apos;t born on the Brava, but it was here among the green hills that I became a person</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/i-wasn't-born-in-the-blue-but-that's-where-montes-de-verde-made-me-as-a-person</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/i-wasn't-born-in-the-blue-but-that's-where-montes-de-verde-made-me-as-a-person</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ But it was here, among deep green hills and seas that sing of ancient stories, that I grew up, became a person and found the inner meaning of the word &quot;belonging&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:55:01 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>I wasn&#039;t born on the Brava, but it was here among the green hills that I became a person</media:keywords>
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        <title>Djuta Barros announces big show &amp;quot;Noite de Mornas&amp;quot; for December 20, 2025 in Rhode Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/djuta-barros-announces-great-spectacle-night-of-warm-weather-for-20-december-2025-in-rhode-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/djuta-barros-announces-great-spectacle-night-of-warm-weather-for-20-december-2025-in-rhode-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, November 15, 2025 (Bravanews) - Djuta Barros, one of the greatest voices when it comes to mornas and Cape Verdean music in general, has officially announced, through Mornamente Production, the realization of a great cultural show entitled &quot;Night of Mornas&quot;, scheduled for December 20, 2025, at the Pawtucket Country Club, located at 900 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The event promises to bring together the Cape Verdean community and morna lovers for a large-scale musical celebration. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:19:47 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Djuta Barros announces big show &quot;Noite de Mornas&quot; for December 20, 2025 in Rhode Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>São Vicente will not have an official Carnival parade in 2026.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Sao Vicente without official carnival parade 2026</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ There will be no official São Vicente Carnival parade in 2026. The decision was made by the Independent League of Official Carnival Groups of São Vicente (LIGOC-SV), which justifies it with the lack of conditions considered essential by at least four groups. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:31:13 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São Vicente will not have an official Carnival parade in 2026.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Former President Jorge Carlos Fonseca visits Ilha Brava and on the agenda talks about poetry, books and reading</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ex-president-jorge-carlos-fonseca-visits-ilha-brava-and-in-agenda-conversation-about-poetry-books-and-reading</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ex-president-jorge-carlos-fonseca-visits-ilha-brava-and-in-agenda-conversation-about-poetry-books-and-reading</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, November 2, 2025 (Bravanews) - The former President of the Republic of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca, is in Ilha Brava for a visit that includes participation in one of the island&#039;s most notable cultural events, the Seven Suns Seven Moons Festival. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:48:01 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Former President Jorge Carlos Fonseca visits Ilha Brava and on the agenda talks about poetry, books and reading</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council celebrates Cape Verdean culture as the &amp;apos;Soul of national identity&amp;apos; with sponsorship from the Ministry of Culture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-municipal-chamber-of-brava-celebrates-cabo-verdian-culture-as-the-soul-of-national-identity-with-sponsorship-from-the-ministry-of-culture</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-municipal-chamber-of-brava-celebrates-cabo-verdian-culture-as-the-soul-of-national-identity-with-sponsorship-from-the-ministry-of-culture</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, October 18, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council has issued a statement to mark the great national celebration of Cape Verdean Culture, underlining the central role of culture as the &quot;mirror of our traditions&quot; and the &quot;soul&quot; of the archipelago&#039;s identity. The note, released by the municipality, is a hymn to the intangible and material heritage that defines the Cape Verdean people, while at the same time reaffirming the local commitment to promoting and protecting Brava and national culture. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:47:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council celebrates Cape Verdean culture as the &#039;Soul of national identity&#039; with sponsorship from the Ministry of Culture</media:keywords>
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        <title>PR praises diaspora as &amp;quot;living heritage that must be valued and integrated into national development&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/pr-exalta-diaspora-as-living-patrimony-should-be-valorized-and-integrated-into-national-development</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/pr-exalta-diaspora-as-living-patrimony-should-be-valorized-and-integrated-into-national-development</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, today highlighted the diaspora as a &quot;living heritage that must be valued and increasingly integrated into national development&quot;, underlining its importance on Culture and Communities Day. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:37:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PR praises diaspora as &quot;living heritage that must be valued and integrated into national development&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Lusophony: Daniel Medina proposes creation of literary prize and literature observatory at writers&amp;apos; meeting</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/lusofonia-daniel-medina-proposes-creation-of-literary-prize-and-literature-observatory-at-writers-meeting</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/lusofonia-daniel-medina-proposes-creation-of-literary-prize-and-literature-observatory-at-writers-meeting</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Cape Verdean Academy of Letters (ACL), Daniel Medina, today in Praia, defended the creation of a literary prize and an observatory of Lusophone literature to value production in Portuguese and strengthen networks between authors. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:44:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Lusophony: Daniel Medina proposes creation of literary prize and literature observatory at writers&#039; meeting</media:keywords>
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        <title>Young exchange students pay tribute to Eugénio Tavares by visiting the Casa Museu, a must&amp;see for immersing themselves in the Cape Verdean soul.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/young-people-in-interchange-honor-eugenio-tavares-by-visiting-the-house-museum-a-must-stop-for-immersion-in-the-cape-verdian-soul</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/young-people-in-interchange-honor-eugenio-tavares-by-visiting-the-house-museum-a-must-stop-for-immersion-in-the-cape-verdian-soul</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, July 13, 2025 (Bravanews) - In a gesture that unites Cape Verde&#039;s past and future, the Eugénio Tavares House Museum, located on the island of Brava, became the stage for a significant tribute by the young participants in the exchange held as part of the IV Conference of the Decade of the Ocean of Fire, promoted by the Presidency of the Republic. The visit highlights the importance of cultural memory in the construction of national identity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:35:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Young exchange students pay tribute to Eugénio Tavares by visiting the Casa Museu, a must-see for immersing themselves in the Cape Verdean soul.</media:keywords>
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        <title>CM da Brava and Ministry of Culture strengthen ties in favor of the island&amp;apos;s cultural identity</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cm-da-brava-and-ministerio-da-cultura-fortify-lacos-in-prol-of-the-island's-cultural-identity</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cm-da-brava-and-ministerio-da-cultura-fortify-lacos-in-prol-of-the-island's-cultural-identity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, October 3, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Semedo de Brito, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Augusto Veiga, in a meeting, according to a communiqué from the municipality, that proved to be crucial for discussing strategies for strengthening and rescuing Brava&#039;s cultural identity. The meeting was the occasion to present a set of proposals aimed at greater investment in the island&#039;s cultural sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:43:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>CM da Brava and Ministry of Culture strengthen ties in favor of the island&#039;s cultural identity</media:keywords>
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        <title>Historic night in sight, artists finalize rehearsal for Atlantic Shipping&amp;apos;s 30th Anniversary Gala</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/night-historical-view-artists-finalize-essay-for-galaxy-30th-anniversary-of-atlantic-shipping</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/night-historical-view-artists-finalize-essay-for-galaxy-30th-anniversary-of-atlantic-shipping</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Swansea, Massachusetts, September 26, 2025 (Bravanews) - The evening promises to be one of music and a profound celebration of Cape Verdean culture. Renowned artists perform their final rehearsal on Friday night (September 26, 2025) for Atlantic Shipping&#039;s highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Gala, which will take place tomorrow, Saturday, September 27, at the iconic Venus de Milo event space in Swansea, Massachusetts. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:27:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Historic night in sight, artists finalize rehearsal for Atlantic Shipping&#039;s 30th Anniversary Gala</media:keywords>
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        <title>Benvindo Cruz releases the song &amp;quot;Pegan bo leban&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/benvindo-cruz-lanca-a-musica-pegan-bu-leban</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/benvindo-cruz-lanca-a-musica-pegan-bu-leban</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Artist Benvindo Cruz has just released his newest song, entitled &quot;Pegan bu leban&quot;. The track promises to be a big hit, with production by Kim Alves and executive direction by Armando Madeira, from Scuta Music Production. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:30:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Benvindo Cruz releases the song &quot;Pegan bo leban&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Benvindo Cruz performs today at 10Rocks Restaurant in Pawtucket</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/benvindo-cruz-atua-today-no-10rocks-restaurant-in-pawtucket</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/benvindo-cruz-atua-today-no-10rocks-restaurant-in-pawtucket</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Benvindo Cruz performs today, September 12, at 8 p.m., at 10Rocks Restaurant, in Pawtucket (RI), for a live show that combines Cape Verdean music, wine and gastronomy. Reservations recommended: 401-728-0800. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 02:09:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Benvindo Cruz, Cape Verdean music, Pawtucket, 10Rocks Restaurant, live concert, wine and food</media:keywords>
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        <title>Poetry time with Gilda da Luz</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-hour-of-poetry-with-gilda-da-luz</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-hour-of-poetry-with-gilda-da-luz</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Poetry time with Gilda da Luz ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:29:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Poetry time with Gilda da Luz</media:keywords>
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        <title>Orfeão da Brava enchants the city of Praia in activities promoted by the Ladies of Our Lady of Grace</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/orfeao-da-brava-encantanta-a-cidade-da-praia-em-activities-promoted-by-the-ladies-of-nossa-senhora-do-graca</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/orfeao-da-brava-encantanta-a-cidade-da-praia-em-activities-promoted-by-the-ladies-of-nossa-senhora-do-graca</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Orfeão da Brava, made up of 21 members, was present in the city of Praia at the invitation of the Ladies of Our Lady of Grace, taking part in various cultural and religious activities that mobilized the community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:42:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Orfeão da Brava enchants the city of Praia in activities promoted by the Ladies of Our Lady of Grace</media:keywords>
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        <title>Our Lady of Grace concert canceled in solidarity with rain victims</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/concert-of-our-lady-of-grace-in-solidarity-for-victims-of-rain canceled</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/concert-of-our-lady-of-grace-in-solidarity-for-victims-of-rain canceled</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council has canceled the Nossa Senhora da Graça concert in solidarity with the victims of the rains that recently hit some islands, causing damage and deaths. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:21:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Nossa Senhora da Graça, cancellation, heavy rains, victims, solidarity, Town Hall, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Message from the President of CM Brava on St. John&amp;apos;s Day</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/message-from-cm-brava's-president-on-saint-joan's-day</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/message-from-cm-brava's-president-on-saint-joan's-day</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Message from the President of CM Brava on St. John&#039;s Day ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:59:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Message from the President of CM Brava on St. John&#039;s Day</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava celebrates its patron saint &amp; Today is Saint John the Baptist&amp;apos;s day</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-celebrates-the-patron-saint-today-is-saint-john-the-baptist-day</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-celebrates-the-patron-saint-today-is-saint-john-the-baptist-day</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, June 24, 2025 (Bravanews) - The festivities of São João Baptista on the island of Brava, in Cape Verde, are much more than a religious celebration, they are a true spectacle of culture, tradition and communion that beats in the heart of this small and charming island. São João, the patron saint, is honored with deep devotion and contagious joy, transforming Brava into a stage of colors, sounds and flavors that endure in the memory of those who experience them. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:52:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava celebrates its patron saint - Today is Saint John the Baptist&#039;s day</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava/São João: Maya Furtado and Leonardo Barros elected Miss and Mister São João 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravasao-joao-maya-furtado-and-leonardo-barros-elected-miss-and-mister-sao-joao-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravasao-joao-maya-furtado-and-leonardo-barros-elected-miss-and-mister-sao-joao-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Candidates Maya Furtado and Leandro Barros were elected Miss and Mister São João 2025 in the early hours of this morning, as part of the celebrations for the day of the municipality and the patron saint of the island of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:12:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava/São João: Maya Furtado and Leonardo Barros elected Miss and Mister São João 2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava/São João: Artist Boy Game brings the audience to its feet at the end of the first day of the festival</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravasao-joao-artist-boy-game-takes-public-to-delirio-closing-the-first-day-of-the-festival</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The artist Boy Game performed for the second time on the island of Brava and closed &quot;in style&quot; the first night of the popular dance of the festivities planned to commemorate the Day of the Municipality, which falls on Tuesday 24th. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:04:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Elji Beatzkilla, Ferro Gaita and Buguin Martins among the artists for the festivities of São João Baptista&amp;apos;2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/elji-beatzkilla-ferro-harmonica-e-buguin-martins-in-the-range-of-artists-for-festivities-of-sao-joao-baptista2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/elji-beatzkilla-ferro-harmonica-e-buguin-martins-in-the-range-of-artists-for-festivities-of-sao-joao-baptista2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The traditional popular ball that celebrates the São João Baptista festivities takes place on the 21st and 23rd in Nova Sintra and includes names such as Elji Beatzkilla, Ferro Gaita, Buguin Martins, among others. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:54:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Elji Beatzkilla, Ferro Gaita and Buguin Martins among the artists for the festivities of São João Baptista&#039;2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Organization assures everything is ready for Miss São João 2025 Pageant</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-organization-secures-all-ready-for-tender-miss-sao-joao-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-organization-secures-all-ready-for-tender-miss-sao-joao-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The head of the organization of the 3rd edition of the Miss São João 2025 Pageant assured today that everything is in place for the event to take place, but pointed out that transport to the island has affected everyone. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:50:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Organization assures everything is ready for Miss São João 2025 Pageant</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bana&amp;apos;s family express &amp;quot;deep repudiation&amp;quot; of the release of his duet with Zerui de Pina</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/banana family members express their deepest sympathy for the launch of duet-with-zerui-de-pina</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bana&#039;s relatives reacted with &quot;deep repudiation and indignation&quot; to the song &quot;Amor Suredor&quot; released by Zerui de Pina, which recovers a duet with the singer recorded more than 16 years ago in the United States of America. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:35:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bana&#039;s family express &quot;deep repudiation&quot; of the release of his duet with Zerui de Pina</media:keywords>
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        <title>Festeiro Nhô Santo António 2025 &amp;quot;grateful&amp;quot; for continuing the tradition</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/festeiro-nho-santo-antonio-2025-grateful-for-continuing-the-tradition</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/festeiro-nho-santo-antonio-2025-grateful-for-continuing-the-tradition</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The celebrant of the Nhô Santo António 2025 festival, Adriel de Pina, said he was &quot;highly satisfied&quot; with the festivities because the family had managed to maintain the tradition and called for it to continue. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:08:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Festeiro Nhô Santo António 2025 &quot;grateful&quot; for continuing the tradition</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nhô Santo António Festival 2025 pays tribute to João de Manetana</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/festa-nho-santo-antonio-2025-honors-joao-de-manetana</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/festa-nho-santo-antonio-2025-honors-joao-de-manetana</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Community Association of the town of Lém today presented the activities to commemorate the Nhô Santo António 2025 festival, an edition that pays homage to João de Manetana. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:51:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nhô Santo António Festival 2025 pays tribute to João de Manetana</media:keywords>
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        <title>Locality of Lem celebrates Santo António with vast program and tribute to João Lima de Pina</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/localidade-do-lem-celebra-santo-antonio-com-vasto-programa-e-homenagem-a-joao-lima-de-pina</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/localidade-do-lem-celebra-santo-antonio-com-vasto-programa-e-homenagem-a-joao-lima-de-pina</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, June 2, 2025 (Bravanews) - The town of Lem is preparing for a month of intense celebrations in honor of its patron saint, Saint Anthony, culminating in the festivities on June 13. This year, the festivities take on a special shine with a tribute to João Lima de Pina, a figure who was prominent in the community. A vast and diverse program of sporting, cultural and religious activities promises to entertain residents and visitors alike. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:24:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Locality of Lem celebrates Santo António with vast program and tribute to João Lima de Pina</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava celebrates Children&amp;apos;s Day with party in Praça Eugénio Tavares</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-celebrates-children's-day-with-party-at-eugenio-tavares-practice</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-celebrates-children's-day-with-party-at-eugenio-tavares-practice</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council is organizing a Children&#039;s Day celebration on June 1, 2025, in Praça Eugénio Tavares, with cultural and recreational activities for children and families. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 11:04:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Children&#039;s Day, Praça Eugénio Tavares, Town Hall, children&#039;s activities, culture, celebration, June 1st, Nova Sintra, children</media:keywords>
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        <title>Opening of the stalls marks the start of the Municipality and São João festivities in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/opening-of-the-stalls-marks-the-beginning-of-the-festivities-of-the-municipality-and-of-saojoao-na-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/opening-of-the-stalls-marks-the-beginning-of-the-festivities-of-the-municipality-and-of-saojoao-na-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Municipality and São João festivities began today on the island of Brava with the opening of the traditional stalls, of which there will be 13 this year. The festivities will run until June 24 with various cultural, sporting and musical activities. The municipality is appealing for civility and will maintain the rules of safety and hygiene on site. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:49:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, São João, municipal festivities, stalls, Nova Sintra, culture, DJ 2, alcoholic drinks, minors, tradition, town hall, June, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Musician Júlio Correia joins the SCM Family in the fight for copyright</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/musician-julio-correia-reinforces-the-scm-family-in-the-fight-for-copyright</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/musician-julio-correia-reinforces-the-scm-family-in-the-fight-for-copyright</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Praia, May 24, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Cape Verdean Music Society (SCM) announces the integration of another important name into its family. In a statement, SCM announces that Júlio Lopes Correia, known artistically as Júlio Correia. Author, composer, instrumentalist and performer, Júlio Correia joins SCM to strengthen the mission of defending copyright in Cape Verde and in the Diaspora. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 05:01:23 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Musician Júlio Correia joins the SCM Family in the fight for copyright</media:keywords>
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        <title>ESET students promote miss and mister high school 2025 contest</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/eset-students-promote-miss-and-miss-liceu-2025-competition</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/eset-students-promote-miss-and-miss-liceu-2025-competition</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The senior committee of the Eugénio Tavares Secondary School (ESET), in Brava, is holding its first Miss and Mister High School gala this Saturday at the Santana sports center in Nova Sintra. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 07:15:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>ESET students promote miss and mister high school 2025 contest</media:keywords>
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        <title>Braga town ready to celebrate the feast of Santa Cruz</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/braga-locality-ready-to-celebrate-the-festival-of-santa-cruz</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/braga-locality-ready-to-celebrate-the-festival-of-santa-cruz</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Party organizer Maria Gonçalves told Inforpress today that everything is ready for the traditional Santa Cruz festival, which takes place on May 3, in the community of Braga, on the island of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 03:10:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Braga town ready to celebrate the feast of Santa Cruz</media:keywords>
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        <title>Partygoer guarantees he is ready to carry out the May 1st tradition in the Cruz area</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/party-goer-assures-that-he-is-ready-to-carry-out-the-1st-of-May-tradition-in-the-cruz-area</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/party-goer-assures-that-he-is-ready-to-carry-out-the-1st-of-May-tradition-in-the-cruz-area</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Party planner Maney Barbosa assured today that everything is ready for the May 1st party tradition to take place in the Cruz area, but warned that the new generation is leaving tradition aside. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 04:12:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Partygoer guarantees he is ready to carry out the May 1st tradition in the Cruz area</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council aligns preparations for the Saint John the Baptist Festivities with those responsible for the Barracas</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava City Council aligns preparations for the St. John the Baptist festivities with those responsible for the tents</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, April 28, 2025 – In anticipation of the celebrations of São João Baptista, one of the most emblematic moments in Brava&#039;s cultural calendar, the City Council held a productive meeting with those responsible for the traditional stalls that liven up the festivities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:17:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council aligns preparations for the Saint John the Baptist Festivities with those responsible for the Barracas</media:keywords>
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        <title>Memorable evening at 10 Rocks Tapas &amp;amp; Bar, last Saturday, April 26th</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/memorable-night-at-10-rocks-stages-bar-last-saturday-26-april</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/memorable-night-at-10-rocks-stages-bar-last-saturday-26-april</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, April 28, 2025 (Bravanews) - 10 Rocks Tapas &amp; Bar, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, hosted a memorable evening last Saturday, April 26. The establishment became the scene of a vibrant celebration, where quality music, good food and a cozy atmosphere combined to provide an unforgettable experience for those present. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:02:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Memorable evening at 10 Rocks Tapas &amp; Bar, last Saturday, April 26th</media:keywords>
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        <title>Djicki Silva at 10 Rocks Tapas &amp;amp; Bar Restaurant for a musical variety show</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/djicki-silva-no-10-rocks-tapas-bar-restaurant-for-a-musical-variety-show</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/djicki-silva-no-10-rocks-tapas-bar-restaurant-for-a-musical-variety-show</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, April 25, 2025 (Bravanews) - Get ready for a night to remember! Renowned artist Henrique Silva, better known as Djick Silva, will perform a must-see show tomorrow, Saturday, April 26, at 10 Rocks Tapas &amp; Bar Restaurant, located at 1091 Main St, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:15:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Djicki Silva at 10 Rocks Tapas &amp; Bar Restaurant for a musical variety show</media:keywords>
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        <title>Agreement between the Ministry of Culture and TACV guarantees free travel and transportation of instruments for Cape Verdean artists</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/agreement-between-ministry-of-culture-and-tacv-guarantees-free-travel-and-transport-of-instruments-for-cabo-verdian-artists</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/agreement-between-ministry-of-culture-and-tacv-guarantees-free-travel-and-transport-of-instruments-for-cabo-verdian-artists</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verdean artists will benefit from tax exemptions for musical instruments and up to five free monthly trips with TACV, thanks to a protocol signed with the Ministry of Culture. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:58:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>TACV, artists, culture, free tickets, Ministry of Culture, Augusto Veiga, protocol, musical instruments, Cape Verde, air travel, cultural incentives.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nilton Gonçalves teaches young people to play the Tambor on Ilha Brava and seeks support to expand his school</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nilton-goncalves-teaches-youth-to-play-the-drums-on-the-brave-island-and-seeks-support-to-expand-his-school</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nilton-goncalves-teaches-youth-to-play-the-drums-on-the-brave-island-and-seeks-support-to-expand-his-school</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 15, 2025 (Bravanews) - On the island of Brava, a cultural project is gaining prominence and attracting the attention of young people and adults alike. Nilton Gonçalves, grandson of one of the Brava island&#039;s drum masters, Nho Mundinho, is leading a school dedicated to teaching children and young people to play this important instrument, which is a symbol of the region&#039;s rich musical and cultural tradition. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:50:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nilton Gonçalves teaches young people to play the Tambor on Ilha Brava and seeks support to expand his school</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava/: Carnival group Riba D&amp;apos;Ora is the winner of Carnival 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-carnival-group-riba-dora-and-the-winner-of-carnival-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-carnival-group-riba-dora-and-the-winner-of-carnival-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Riba D&#039;Ora carnival group, which presented the theme &quot;Roots of Africa&quot;, won this year&#039;s Carnival on the island of Brava for the first time on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:19:25 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava/: Carnival group Riba D&#039;Ora is the winner of Carnival 2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>In times of celebration, festivities and unity, it is essential that we recognize the effort and dedication</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/in-times-of-festive-celebration-and-union-it-is-essential-that-we-recognize-effort-and-dedication</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/in-times-of-festive-celebration-and-union-it-is-essential-that-we-recognize-effort-and-dedication</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In times of celebration, festivities and togetherness, it is essential that we recognize the effort and dedication of those who, often without due recognition, work tirelessly to ensure that our culture remains alive and vibrant. Carnival on the island of Brava is, without a doubt, a reflection of the hard work, passion and love of many people who, even in the face of difficulties, give their all to ensure that our tradition continues. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:15:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>In times of celebration, festivities and unity, it is essential that we recognize the effort and dedication</media:keywords>
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        <title>Carnival groups say preparations are &amp;quot;on track&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/carnival-groups-guarantee-that-preparations-are-on-the-good-way</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/carnival-groups-guarantee-that-preparations-are-on-the-good-way</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The leaders of the two official Brava carnival groups assured today that preparations for the parade on March 4 in Nova Sintra are &quot;well underway&quot; and expectations are high. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:08:13 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Carnival groups say preparations are &quot;on track&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council Supports Carnival 2025 with 373 Tales</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal-camera-of-brava-supports-carnival-2025-with-373-counts</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal-camera-of-brava-supports-carnival-2025-with-373-counts</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Town Hall has announced support of 373 contos for Carnival 2025, with subsidies and prizes for the participating groups. The event will feature two official groups, as well as surprise and animation ensembles. The main parade will take place on March 4 in Nova Sintra. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Carnival 2025, Brava, Town Hall, official groups, awards, parade, Nova Sintra.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Grupo Tradição keeps the Carnival celebration alive with a parade of diversity and joy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/group-tradicao keeps alive the celebration of carnival with a parade of diversity and joy</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, February 22, 2025 (Bravanews) - Grupo Tradição, one of the most emblematic groups when it comes to preserving the cultural traditions of the Cape Verdean community, shone once again this Carnival, bringing to the stage another edition full of energy, color and revelry. As usual, the group, founded many years ago in the United States, in the city of Pawtucket, was present, keeping alive the celebration of King Momo, one of the central figures of the festival that represents the spirit of Carnival. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:00:45 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brazil and Cape Verde strengthen cultural ties with a focus on artistic and historical cooperation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brazil and cape verde strengthen cultural ties with a focus on artistic and historical cooperation</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Brazil and Cape Verde discuss new forms of cultural cooperation, prioritizing artistic and historical exchange. Event in São Paulo strengthens ties between the countries and highlights Cape Verdean participation in Brazilian initiatives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brazil, Cape Verde, culture, cultural exchange, historical heritage, MICBR, Margareth Menezes, Augusto Veiga.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Entries open for Brava Carnival 2025!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/open-registration-for-carnival-2025-da-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/open-registration-for-carnival-2025-da-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Town Hall is informing everyone that registration for Carnival 2025 is now open! Those interested have until February 17th to guarantee their participation in the festivities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:28:02 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Entries open for Brava Carnival 2025!</media:keywords>
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        <title>Meeting between the Mayor of Brava and the Brava Music School, to strengthen the partnership and preserve traditions</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/meeting-between-municipal-camera-president-of-brava-and-school-of-music-of-brava-to-strengthen-partnership-and-preserve-traditions</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/meeting-between-municipal-camera-president-of-brava-and-school-of-music-of-brava-to-strengthen-partnership-and-preserve-traditions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 30, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, had the opportunity to meet with representatives of the Brava Music School, with the aim of learning more about the project and exploring ways to strengthen the partnership between the two institutions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:53:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Meeting between the Mayor of Brava and the Brava Music School, to strengthen the partnership and preserve traditions</media:keywords>
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        <title>Xaxe and The Boys, live music every Saturday at JD&amp;apos;s Bar in Central Falls</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/xaxe-and-the-boys-live-music-every-saturday-at-jds-bar-in-central-falls</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/xaxe-and-the-boys-live-music-every-saturday-at-jds-bar-in-central-falls</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Starting February 1st, JD&#039;s Bar in Central Falls will be the meeting point for lovers of good live music! Every Saturday, starting at 8 pm, the band Xaxe and The Boys promises to liven up the night with the best live music, bringing a unique experience to the bar&#039;s customers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:13:28 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Xaxe and The Boys, live music every Saturday at JD&#039;s Bar in Central Falls</media:keywords>
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        <title>President of the Republic receives students from Brown University and highlights Cape Verde as a model of cultural miscegenation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-republic-receives-students-from-the-university-of-brown-and-highlights-cape-verde-as-a-model-of-cultural-mixing</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-republic-receives-students-from-the-university-of-brown-and-highlights-cape-verde-as-a-model-of-cultural-mixing</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ President José Maria Neves received students from Brown University, highlighting Cape Verde as an example of cultural mixing and emphasizing the importance of the diaspora for the country’s development. The students visited historical and medical institutions, deepening their knowledge of the archipelago. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:14:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, Brown University, students, Cape Verdean diaspora, miscegenation, development, Cidade Velha, Amílcar Cabral Foundation, young democracy, public health.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brothers of the Rosary launch CD &amp;quot;Djabraba 55 Secrets&amp;quot; on January 14th</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brothers-of-rosario-launch-cd-djabraba-55-secrets-on-january-14th</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brothers-of-rosario-launch-cd-djabraba-55-secrets-on-january-14th</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, January 13, 2025 (Bravanews) - On January 14, the duo Irmãos do Rosário will release the long-awaited CD entitled &quot;Djabraba 55 Segredos&quot; on the main digital platforms. This new work promises to bring a mix of authentic rhythms and sounds that have marked the duo&#039;s trajectory over the years. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:35:59 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brothers of the Rosary launch CD &quot;Djabraba 55 Secrets&quot; on January 14th</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fire: The centuries&amp;old tradition of Reinados agonizes in silence with a death that was more than announced – Fausto Rosário</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-secular-tradition-of-reigns-agonizes-in-silence-with-a-death-more-than-announced-fausto-rosario</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-secular-tradition-of-reigns-agonizes-in-silence-with-a-death-more-than-announced-fausto-rosario</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cultural agent Fausto do Rosário argued today that Reinado, a secular tradition, “is dying in silence” and with a death that was more than announced and foresees its end, sooner or later. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fire: The centuries-old tradition of Reinados agonizes in silence with a death that was more than announced – Fausto Rosário</media:keywords>
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        <title>Craftsman Simplício da Silva asks for support from entities to teach basketry and other arts to the youngest</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/artisan-simplicio-da-silva-asks-for-support-from-entities-to-teach-basketwork-and-other-arts-to-the-young</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/artisan-simplicio-da-silva-asks-for-support-from-entities-to-teach-basketwork-and-other-arts-to-the-young</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Tarrafal artisan Santiago Simplício da Silva said today that he wants to teach basketry and other techniques to younger people and asked for support from government entities to help him “fulfill his dream before he dies”. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:30:50 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Craftsman Simplício da Silva asks for support from entities to teach basketry and other arts to the youngest</media:keywords>
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        <title>Djuta Barros to release DVD &amp; 33 Years of collaboration in Cape Verdean Music</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/djuta-barros-will-launch-dvd-33-years-of-collaboration-in-cape-verdean-music</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/djuta-barros-will-launch-dvd-33-years-of-collaboration-in-cape-verdean-music</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, December 10, 2024 (Bravanews) - Djuta Barros, a well-known Cape Verdean artist based in the US, celebrates 33 years of her career with the release of a special DVD, which brings a true legacy of Cape Verdean music. This is a historic milestone for the artist and for Cape Verdean music, celebrating more than three decades of invaluable contributions to our rich musical tradition. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:42:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Djuta Barros to release DVD - 33 Years of collaboration in Cape Verdean Music</media:keywords>
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        <title>Xaxe &amp;amp; Da Boys return with live music at JD&amp;apos;S Bar from December 7th</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/xaxe-da-boys-return-with-live-music-at-jds-bar-starting-december-7th</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/xaxe-da-boys-return-with-live-music-at-jds-bar-starting-december-7th</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, November 28, 2024 (Bravanews) - Get ready for a night of good music, fun and lots of energy! Starting December 7, Xaxe Veiga and his band, Xaxe &amp; Da Boys, will be back at JD&#039;s Bar, bringing the best of live music to liven up the crowd. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:15:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Xaxe &amp; Da Boys return with live music at JD&#039;S Bar from December 7th</media:keywords>
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        <title>SUZZANA LUBRANO TYES THE KNOT FOR THE SECOND TIME</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/suzzana-lubrano-says-no-for-the-second-time</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/suzzana-lubrano-says-no-for-the-second-time</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is a “Union in Christ” as it is written in the photo album of the ceremony that the Cape Verdean singer showed this Wednesday on her YouTube channel. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:13:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>SUZZANA LUBRANO TYES THE KNOT FOR THE SECOND TIME</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Flor da Brava Group is preparing for a debut at the Nha Terra Nha Krethêu festival tomorrow, September 1st.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-group-flor-da-brava-is-preparing-for-a-debut-at-the-festival-nha-terra-nha-kretheu-tomorrow-1st-of-september</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-group-flor-da-brava-is-preparing-for-a-debut-at-the-festival-nha-terra-nha-kretheu-tomorrow-1st-of-september</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Grupo Flor da Brava, a vibrant celebration of Cape Verdean culture, is gearing up for a remarkable debut at the Nha Terra Nha Krethêu festival tomorrow, September 1st. This event, the largest Cape Verdean festival in the U.S., will be the privilege of hosting the energy and talent of this group, comprised of drummers and coladeiras, for the first time. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:19:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Flor da Brava Group is preparing for a debut at the Nha Terra Nha Krethêu festival tomorrow, September 1st.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Scuta Music Production shines in the Brava and Cape Verdean music scene</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/scuta-music-production-shines-in-the-brava-and-cape-verdian-music-scene</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/scuta-music-production-shines-in-the-brava-and-cape-verdian-music-scene</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, August 31, 2024 — Scuta Music, one of the largest music production companies based in the United States of America, continues to consolidate its prominent position in the Brava and Cape Verdean music scene. With an impressive portfolio of artists and releases, the production company has established itself as a reference point for the island’s emerging talent. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:36:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Rosa Borges fills the house and gives an unforgettable performance at 10 Rocks</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/rosa-borges-fills-the-house-and-an-unforgettable-performance-at-10-rocks</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/rosa-borges-fills-the-house-and-an-unforgettable-performance-at-10-rocks</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, August 31, 2024 (Bravanews) — Well-known singer Rosa Borges delighted the Brava audience residing in New England last night with a memorable show at 10 Rocks Tapas and Bar, in the City of Pawtucket. The artist, who is visiting the United States, performed for an enthusiastic audience, composed mostly of Brava residents, who made a point of attending the event. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 04:58:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Rosa Borges fills the house and gives an unforgettable performance at 10 Rocks</media:keywords>
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        <title>Rosa Borges and Zé de Brava at &amp;amp;quot;Brava Night&amp;amp;quot; 10 Rocks Tapas and Bar in Pawtucket</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/rosa-borges-e-ze-de-brava-no-brava-night-10-rocks-tapas-e-bar-in-pawtucket</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/rosa-borges-e-ze-de-brava-no-brava-night-10-rocks-tapas-e-bar-in-pawtucket</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, August 30, 2024 — Rosa Borges, one of the greatest female voices of our time and resident of the charming Brava Island, is visiting the United States of America and will perform at an unmissable event. Tonight, the artist will headline &amp;quot;Brava Night,&amp;quot; a special concert that will take place at 10 Rocks in Pawtucket. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:26:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Rosa Borges and Zé de Brava at &amp;quot;Brava Night&amp;quot; 10 Rocks Tapas and Bar in Pawtucket</media:keywords>
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        <title>BRAVA NIGHT WITH ROSA AND ZE DI BRAVA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-night-com-rosa-e-ze-di-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-night-com-rosa-e-ze-di-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ BRAVA NIGHT WITH ROSA AND ZE DI BRAVA, Saturday August 31st at 10 Rocks ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:31:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>BRAVA NIGHT WITH ROSA AND ZE DI BRAVA</media:keywords>
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        <title>Carlos Mendes, Caico, announces the release of his second CD: &amp;amp;quot;Ilha Brava, Heritage of Morna&amp;amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/carlos-mendes-caico-announces-launch-of-second-cd-ilha-brava-heritage-of-morna</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/carlos-mendes-caico-announces-launch-of-second-cd-ilha-brava-heritage-of-morna</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, August 29, 2024 (Bravanews) - Renowned musician Carlos Mendes, better known in the music scene as Caico, is about to release his second album, entitled Ilha Brava, Patrimônio da Morna. The new CD, which will be available next month, promises to captivate fans with a diverse selection of 12 tracks. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:07:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Carlos Mendes, Caico, announces the release of his second CD: &amp;quot;Ilha Brava, Heritage of Morna&amp;quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Start of Santa Helena festivities in Furna: The celebration of life and culture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/beginning-of-festivities-of-santa-helena-na-furna-the-celebration-of-life-and-culture</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/beginning-of-festivities-of-santa-helena-na-furna-the-celebration-of-life-and-culture</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Furna, July 30, 2024 — With great expectation and enthusiasm, the Furna community begins the Santa Helena festivities, affectionately known as the &amp;quot;Conakry&amp;quot; festival. This year, the honor of being the partygoer goes to the renowned Ramos family, who prepared a special tribute to Ivania Ramos, affectionately called &amp;quot;Babam Já Felicida&amp;quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:13:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Start of Santa Helena festivities in Furna: The celebration of life and culture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Santaninha de Baleia and Mato Grande: A Journey through the History and Culture of Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Whale Santaninha-and-Mato-Grande-a-journey-through-the-history-and-culture-of-Ilha-Brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Whale Santaninha-and-Mato-Grande-a-journey-through-the-history-and-culture-of-Ilha-Brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Festa de Santaninha de Baleia e Mato Grande, celebrated for more than 60 years, revives the history of immigration from Ilha Brava through street theater that addresses social and cultural issues. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:41:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Santaninha, Baleia, Mato Grande, Ilha Brava, street theater, immigration, popular culture, tradition, history, acting, sea wolves.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayra Oliveira and Maurício Dias elected Miss and Mister São João 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mayra-oliveira-e-mauricio-dias-eleitos-miss-e-mister-sao-joao-2024</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mayra-oliveira-e-mauricio-dias-eleitos-miss-e-mister-sao-joao-2024</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Young Mayara Oliveira and Maurício Dias, both born and resident in Brava, were elected Miss and Mister São João 2024 early today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:09:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayra Oliveira and Maurício Dias elected Miss and Mister São João 2024</media:keywords>
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        <title>The King of Drummers &amp; Nho Mundinho</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-king-of-the-drummers-in-the-world</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-king-of-the-drummers-in-the-world</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Clarimundo de Pina, affectionately known as Nho Mundinho, was much more than a simple man from Brava Island - he was the guardian of traditions and the unparalleled master in the art of making and playing drums. His life was a testimony dedicated to cultural preservation, especially the flag festivals, where his talent echoed throughout the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:06:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The King of Drummers - Nho Mundinho</media:keywords>
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        <title>Inspired by African culture, floating triangle houses rock Cape Verde with live music</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/inspired-by-african-culture-houseboats-in-triangulo-shake-up-cabo-verde-with-live-music</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/inspired-by-african-culture-houseboats-in-triangulo-shake-up-cabo-verde-with-live-music</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Inspired by African culture, three triangular-shaped floating houses attract tourists to Cape Verde. Named Floating Music Hub, they offer live music, a bar, recording studio and an event area, all celebrating local culture. Sustainable and safe, the floating structure is a success in the country and serves as an inspiration to the world. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:12:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>The festivities of Saint Anthony on the island of Brava are more than simple religious celebrations &amp; Anselmo de Pina</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-festivities-of-santo-antonio-on-the-island-of-brava-are-more-than-simple-religious-celebrations-anselmo-de-pina</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Santo Antônio festivities on the island of Brava are more than simple religious celebrations; They are an opportunity to preserve local culture and tradition. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 16:15:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>two young music promises: Miryan Silva and Bianca Gomes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/two-young-promises-of-music-miryan-silva-and-bianca-gomes</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a small village in Brava, where the sea embraces the land and the winds tell ancient stories, two young musical promises emerge: Miryan Silva and Bianca Gomes, these girls are attending the recently created School of Music in the city of Nova Sintra. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:14:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>two young music promises: Miryan Silva and Bianca Gomes</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Tem Talento Project, enters the market in June and reveals a new wave of Musical Stars</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-project-has-talent-enters-the-market-in-june-and-reveals-new-wave-of-musical-stars</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, April 21, 2024 (Bravanews) - After an anxious wait of four years, Brava music lovers can finally celebrate, as the long-awaited Brava Tem Talento Project is ready to hit the market. Under the guidance of the talented musician, producer and mind behind the project, Ney Miranda, this musical journey has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the long-awaited master album. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:09:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Tem Talento Project, enters the market in June and reveals a new wave of Musical Stars</media:keywords>
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        <title>Dance and theater group Remember Tempo prepares its first performance on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/dance-and-theater-group-remembers-time-preparing-for-its-first-performance-on-the-island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This Saturday, 23rd, the dance and theater group from Brava, in Nova Sintra, at 8:00 pm, presents a set of activities to celebrate theater month. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 14:15:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Dance and theater group Remember Tempo prepares its first performance on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava 7Luas Band gives a positive review of the Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival on the Island of Réunion</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-7luas-band-makes-positive-balance-of-the-festival-sete-sois-sete-luas-na-ilha-de-la-reunion</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava 7Luas Band today gave a “positive” review of the Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival on the Island of Réunion, an overseas territory of France, in the Indian Ocean ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava 7Luas Band gives a positive review of the Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival on the Island of Réunion</media:keywords>
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        <title>Students, Teachers, Parents and/or Guardians of the Manuel Rodrigues Gomes School took to the streets of the City of Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/students-teachers-parents-and/or-guardians-of-school-manuel-rodrigues-gomes-went-out-the-streets-of-the-city-of-nova-sintra</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With the contagious rhythm of samba, the joy of costumes and the unparalleled energy of celebrations, carnival is one of the most vibrant and significant popular festivals in Cape Verde. This festival overflows the streets and avenues and also penetrates the corridors of education, happily manifesting itself in the &amp;quot;carnival at school&amp;quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:56:33 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Students, Teachers, Parents and/or Guardians of the Manuel Rodrigues Gomes School took to the streets of the City of Nova Sintra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Illustrious Bravense Benvindo Leitão donates copies of his work to local culture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/illustrious-bravense-welcome-leitao-donates-copies-of-his-work-to-local-culture</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/illustrious-bravense-welcome-leitao-donates-copies-of-his-work-to-local-culture</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, February 6, 2024 (Bravanews) - Last week, the Municipal Library &amp;quot;Rodrigo Peres&amp;quot; and the Casa Museu &amp;quot;Eugenio Tavares&amp;quot; had the honor of receiving a generous donation from the renowned Bravense scholar, writer and author, Benvindo O Piglet. The illustrious son of Brava presented both institutions with two copies of his most recent work, &amp;quot;Antologia das Mornas da Brava&amp;quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:56:02 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Illustrious Bravense Benvindo Leitão donates copies of his work to local culture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: City Council provides 450 short stories for preparations for Carnival groups and prizes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-edilidade-makes-450-stories-available-for-preparations-of-groups-and-carnival-prizes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-edilidade-makes-450-stories-available-for-preparations-of-groups-and-carnival-prizes</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council announced that it will bear some expenses for the preparations for Carnival and the awarding of prizes to the two official groups on the island, having made available 450 thousand escudos for this purpose. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:49:26 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: City Council provides 450 short stories for preparations for Carnival groups and prizes</media:keywords>
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        <title>CMB awards subsidies to 2 official groups for Carnival Brava 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cmb-attributes-subsidies-to-2-official-groups-for-carnival-brava-2024</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cmb-attributes-subsidies-to-2-official-groups-for-carnival-brava-2024</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, January 27, 2024 - The Brava Carnival Commission (CMB) announced today the groups benefiting from subsidies for the long-awaited Carnaval Brava 2024. At an event at the municipal headquarters, the CMB revealed that the Grupo Carnavalesco da Furna and the Riba D&amp;#39;Ora Group from the Lém area were chosen to receive financial support that will boost their presentations at the festival. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:57:50 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>CMB awards subsidies to 2 official groups for Carnival Brava 2024</media:keywords>
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        <title>Carnival Ball in favor of Lem School Students</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/carnival-ball-in-favor-of-the-students-of-the-school-of-lem</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carnival Ball in favor of Lem School Students ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:45:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>President of the Municipal Council of Brava at the Gala the 1st Anniversary of the Institutionalization of the Association &amp;amp;quot;Mais Lusofonia&amp;amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-city-chamber-of-brava-at-the-gala-the-1st-anniversary-of-the-institutionalization-of-the-most-lusophony-association</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-city-chamber-of-brava-at-the-gala-the-1st-anniversary-of-the-institutionalization-of-the-most-lusophony-association</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 12, 2024 (Bravanews) - On January 7, 2024, Castelo Branco was the stage for a unique and significant celebration: the Gala for the 1st Anniversary of the Institutionalization of the &amp;quot;Mais Lusofonia&amp;quot; Association. The event was marked by moments of joy, reflection and recognition, highlighting the association&amp;#39;s crucial role in promoting Portuguese-speaking culture. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:36:37 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>President of the Municipal Council of Brava at the Gala the 1st Anniversary of the Institutionalization of the Association &amp;quot;Mais Lusofonia&amp;quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Promoter and philanthropist Armando Madeira expresses frustration after artist Darii Goncalves&amp;#39; visa is denied</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/promoter-and-philanthropist-armando-madeira-expresses-frustration-after-visa-of-the-artist-darii-goncalves-being-denied</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/promoter-and-philanthropist-armando-madeira-expresses-frustration-after-visa-of-the-artist-darii-goncalves-being-denied</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, January 10, 2023 - In a disheartening turn of events for the Cape Verdean music industry, prominent promoter and philanthropist, Armando Madeira, revealed that he is frustrated and disappointed due to the denial of a visa for artist Darii Goncalves. The talented singer was supposed to perform in the United States on the 27th, enchanting the public with her music and presenting her long-awaited first CD, &amp;quot;Praia di Furna&amp;quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:05:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Promoter and philanthropist Armando Madeira expresses frustration after artist Darii Goncalves&amp;#39; visa is denied</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Morna Festival enchants with unforgettable musical spectacle</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-morna-festival-enchants-with-unforgettable-musical-spectacle</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, December 11, 2023 (Bravanews) - Last Sunday night, the island of Brava experienced a magical and unforgettable moment with the Brava Morna Festival, a musical spectacle that celebrated and promoted the rich tradition of morna. Great artists were present, elevating the cultural experience to new heights. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:46:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Morna Festival enchants with unforgettable musical spectacle</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tony Martins goes to Switzerland for a Gospel concert</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tony-martins-goes-to-switzerland-for-a-gospel-concert</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tony-martins-goes-to-switzerland-for-a-gospel-concert</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Switzerland, December 2, 2023 - Renowned gospel singer Tony Martins is in Switzerland for a spiritually inspiring concert taking place Saturday, December 2. The event, which will take place at the Cape Verdean Community Adventist Church in Romont, will bring together devoted fans and gospel music enthusiasts. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:17:36 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tony Martins goes to Switzerland for a Gospel concert</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Family love, a poem by Nuno Barros</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-family-love-a-poem-by-nuno-barros</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-family-love-a-poem-by-nuno-barros</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ We can even choose Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, to work on due to opportunities as well as the beauties and particularities of the other Cape Verde Islands. But the truth is that Brava Island is the most loving island to live as a family. That&amp;#39;s why I decided to write: ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:43:53 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Family love, a poem by Nuno Barros</media:keywords>
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        <title>Morna Fest arrives in Brava for a Night of Musical Celebration!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/morna-fest-comes-a-brava-for-a-night-of-musical-celebration</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/morna-fest-comes-a-brava-for-a-night-of-musical-celebration</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, November 19, 2023 - The enchanting island of Brava is about to become the epicenter of Cape Verdean music with the arrival of the long-awaited Morna Fest! This vibrant event, open to all music lovers, promises an unforgettable night full of talent and emotion. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 08:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Morna Fest arrives in Brava for a Night of Musical Celebration!</media:keywords>
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        <title>President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, presides over the 3rd edition of the DjarFogo International Film Festival</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-republic-jose-maria-neves-presides-the-3rd-edition-of-djarfogo-international-film-festival</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-republic-jose-maria-neves-presides-the-3rd-edition-of-djarfogo-international-film-festival</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ His Excellency the President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, will lead the opening of the third edition of the DjarFogo International Film Festival (DIFF) tomorrow, Monday, November 6th. The festival is an initiative of Txan Film Productions &amp;amp; Visual Arts, in collaboration with Mount Saint Mary&amp;#39;s University/Hollywood Studio Campus and Fundação Amílcar Cabral. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9 am at the University of Cape Verde (Uni-CV), in the city of Praia. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 09:04:53 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, presides over the 3rd edition of the DjarFogo International Film Festival</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nho Toco Vieira, icon of traditional Brava music, leaves the world of the living</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-toco-vieira-icon-da-musica-tradicional-bravense-leaves-mundo-dos-vivos</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-toco-vieira-icon-da-musica-tradicional-bravense-leaves-mundo-dos-vivos</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The renowned violinist and cultural icon of Djabraba leaves an invaluable musical legacy. The musical and cultural community of Brava and beyond was deeply saddened by the news of the death of Nhô Toco Vieira, one of the most prominent and respected violinists in the country. Nho Toco Vieira left this world in his homeland, Djabraba, but his legacy will last for generations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:28:26 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Mayor of the City Council considers the “Os Centenários” exhibition to be a great act of appreciation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-president-of-the-city-chamber-considers-exhibition-the-centenarians-a-great-act-of-valorization</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-president-of-the-city-chamber-considers-exhibition-the-centenarians-a-great-act-of-valorization</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, today considered that the exhibition “The Centenaries of Cape Verde” is a “great act of appreciation” of the journey of Cape Verdeans in building the country. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:08:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>National Culture and Communities Day celebrated with cultural events on all islands</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/national-day-of-culture-and-communities-celebrated-with-cultural-demonstrations-across-the-islands</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/national-day-of-culture-and-communities-celebrated-with-cultural-demonstrations-across-the-islands</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The National Day of Culture and Communities, marked today, the 18th, will be celebrated with cultural events on all the islands and will have one of the central points in Praia, with a serenade and a large “culture in movement” march. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Big Concert in Celebration of National Culture Day in Brava: A Night of Tribute to the Elderly</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/grand-concert-in-celebration-of-national-day-of-culture-na-brava-a-night-in-tribute-to-the-elderly</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Brava October 17, 2023 - Brava island is celebrating as National Culture Day approaches, with a spectacular celebration planned to honor the island&amp;#39;s rich cultural heritage. The highlight of the program is the big concert that will take place tomorrow at Praça Eugénio Tavares, starting at 7pm. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:57:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Grupo Orfeão Bravense takes to the streets of Nova Sintra today in a serenade in celebration of National Culture Day</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/orfeao-bravense-group-comes-out-today-on-the-streets-of-nova-sintra-in-a-serenade-in-celebration-of-national-culture-day</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, October 17th - The city of Nova Sintra, on Brava Island, is filled with magic and charm tonight, with a serenade organized by the renowned Grupo Orfeão Bravense. The event took place in celebration of National Culture Day, a special day to celebrate the cultural traditions of Brava and Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:40:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival kicks off on the island with a concert by French musician Christophe Mondoloni</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-festival-sete-sois-sete-luas-starts-on-the-island-with-concert-by-french-musician-christophe-mondoloni</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival (SSSL) returns to the island today, with a concert by French musician Christophe Mondoloni, accompanied by Banda Brava Sete Luas Band. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:40:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival kicks off on the island with a concert by French musician Christophe Mondoloni</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Associação Mais Lusofonia de Castelo Branco distributed several donations in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-mais-lusofonia-de-castelo-branco-distributed-various-donations-in-brava-5513</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-mais-lusofonia-de-castelo-branco-distributed-various-donations-in-brava-5513</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Associação Mais Lusofonia de Castelo Branco (AMLCB), from Portugal, today distributed several donations, namely clothing and footwear in different locations in Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:33:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Associação Mais Lusofonia de Castelo Branco distributed several donations in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-mais-lusofonia-de-castelo-branco-distributed-several-donations-in-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-mais-lusofonia-de-castelo-branco-distributed-several-donations-in-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Associação Mais Lusofonia de Castelo Branco (AMLCB), from Portugal, today distributed several donations, namely clothing and footwear in different locations in Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:33:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>VUCA PINHEIRO LAUNCHES 2 CDS DEDICATED TO ILHA BRAVA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/vuca-pinheiro-lanca-2-cds-dedicated-to-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/vuca-pinheiro-lanca-2-cds-dedicated-to-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The artist from Brava Vuca Pinheiro, in his quest to not let Brava folklore fall into oblivion, launches in the USA, on October 21, 2023, two CDs dedicated to Ilha Brava, with new songs and two re-recordings. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:47:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>October: Culture Month in Brava &amp; Brava City Council in partnership with 7 suns 7 moons presents a diverse program</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/october-month-of-culture-in-brava-city-hall-of-brava-in-partnership-with-7-sois-7-luas-presents-a-diverse-programming</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/october-month-of-culture-in-brava-city-hall-of-brava-in-partnership-with-7-sois-7-luas-presents-a-diverse-programming</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, October 8, 2023 - The island of Brava is preparing to celebrate the month of October with a series of exciting cultural events, thanks to the efforts of Brava City Council in partnership with 7 sols 7 luas. The highlight was the &amp;quot;Musical Isto é Lusofonia&amp;quot;, which had a successful performance last weekend, kicking off a month full of cultural activities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:21:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>October: Culture Month in Brava - Brava City Council in partnership with 7 suns 7 moons presents a diverse program</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council celebrates culture month with the Musical Show &amp;amp;quot;This is More Lusofonia&amp;amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal-camara-da-brava-celebrates-the-month-of-culture-with-the-musical-show-this-and-more-lusofonia</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, October 4, 2023 - In celebration of Culture Month, October, Brava City Council is pleased to announce a special event that promises to fill Praça Eugênio Tavares with Portuguese-speaking rhythm and energy. Next Saturday, October 7th, the island of Brava will be the stage for the musical show &amp;quot;Isto é Mais Lusofonia&amp;quot;, a celebration of the diversity and cultural richness of Portuguese-speaking countries. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:10:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council celebrates culture month with the Musical Show &amp;quot;This is More Lusofonia&amp;quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Zé Galvão records the music video for the song &amp;amp;quot;Faltam Palavras&amp;amp;quot; by composer Benvindo Cruz</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-galvao-records-the-music-clip-missing-words-of-the-composer-benvindo-cruz</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-galvao-records-the-music-clip-missing-words-of-the-composer-benvindo-cruz</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, September 26, 2023 - Renowned singer Zé Galvão has finished recording the music video for his latest song, &amp;quot;Faltam Palavras&amp;quot;, written by talented composer Benvindo Cruz. The news was shared on both artists&amp;#39; social networks, creating great expectations among admirers of Cape Verdean music. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:55:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Zé Galvão records the music video for the song &amp;quot;Faltam Palavras&amp;quot; by composer Benvindo Cruz</media:keywords>
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        <title>Domingos Mendes releases video clip for the song SONHO</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Domingos-Mendes-Lanca-Video-Clip-of-Dream-Music</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Domingos-Mendes-Lanca-Video-Clip-of-Dream-Music</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Domingos Mendes releases video clip for the song SONHO ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:19:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Domingos Mendes releases video clip for the song SONHO</media:keywords>
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        <title>Gospel Singer, Tony Martins</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/singer-gospel-tony-martins</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/singer-gospel-tony-martins</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Gospel Singer, Tony Martins ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:14:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>New Production by Scuta Music Production &amp; Video &amp;amp;quot;Faltam Palavras&amp;amp;quot; by Zé Galvão</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/novo-producao-da-scuta-music-production-clip-falta-palavras-de-ze-galvao</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/novo-producao-da-scuta-music-production-clip-falta-palavras-de-ze-galvao</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, September 24, 2023 - Scuta Music Production, one of the leading music producers in the Cape Verdean community, has released its latest project: the music video for the song &amp;quot;Faltam Palavras&amp;quot; by Zé Galvão. This production promises to be a milestone in the career of the singer and songwriter, known for his deep and emotional lyrics. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:42:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>New Production by Scuta Music Production - Video &amp;quot;Faltam Palavras&amp;quot; by Zé Galvão</media:keywords>
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        <title>Words are missing &amp; Ze Galvao</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/missing-words-ze-galvao</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/missing-words-ze-galvao</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Words are missing - Ze Galvao ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:25:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Words are missing - Ze Galvao</media:keywords>
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        <title>Art and Culture Week in the United States of America celebrates Cape Verdean cultural diversity</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/week-of-art-and-culture-in-the-united-states-of-america-celebrates-cultural-diversity-of-Cape Verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/week-of-art-and-culture-in-the-united-states-of-america-celebrates-cultural-diversity-of-Cape Verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, Rhode Island, September 21, 2023 - The city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will become the epicenter of Cape Verdean cultural diversity during Art and Culture Week in the United States of America, a joint initiative of the Museum of Cape Verde and the Cape Verdean Society of Authors. The event, which is taking place for the first time, will begin on September 29th and will last until October 1st, offering a rich cultural program that highlights the influence of the Cape Verdean diaspora in the United States. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:41:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>John Miranda and his violin</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/john-miranda-and-his-violin</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/john-miranda-and-his-violin</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ John Miranda and his violin ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:04:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>John Miranda and his violin</media:keywords>
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        <title>AMERICAN / INDIANA KAVITA SHAH PAYS TRIBUTE TO CESÁRIA ÉVORA AND THE MUSIC OF CAPE VERDE</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/american-indian-kavita-shah-rende-homage-a-cesaria-evora-and-musica-de-cabo-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/american-indian-kavita-shah-rende-homage-a-cesaria-evora-and-musica-de-cabo-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It&amp;#39;s a tribute in the form of an album. Award-winning American singer and songwriter Kavita Shah has just released her new album entitled “Cape Verdean Blues”, the result of her journey through Cape Verde “in search of spiritual peace”, as she likes to say. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:50:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Mayra Andrade, the voice that sings and enchants</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mayra-andrade-the-voice-that-sings-and-enchants</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mayra-andrade-the-voice-that-sings-and-enchants</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Born in Cuba, she grew up between Senegal, Angola, Germany and Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:08:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Tony Martins makes history as the first African Gospel Singer to record a video clip in a New York venue linked to the expectation of Jesus&amp;#39; return in 1844</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tony-martins-makes-history-as-the-first-african-gospel-singer-to-record-videoclip-in-place-in-new-york-york-linked-to-the-expectation-of-the-return-of-jesus-in- 1844</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tony-martins-makes-history-as-the-first-african-gospel-singer-to-record-videoclip-in-place-in-new-york-york-linked-to-the-expectation-of-the-return-of-jesus-in- 1844</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, Aug 15, 2023 (Bravanews) -- Talented African gospel singer Tony Martins has marked a historic moment by becoming the continent&amp;#39;s first gospel artist to shoot a music video at an iconic New York City location related to the anticipation of the second coming of Jesus in 1844. The recording of this unique video clip took place in a historic location that was once associated with fervent belief in the foretold return of Christ. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:04:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Feast of Nossa Senhora do Monte marked with procession and solemn mass</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-festival-of-our-woman-of-the-mountain-signaled-with-procession-and-solemn-mass</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-festival-of-our-woman-of-the-mountain-signaled-with-procession-and-solemn-mass</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The feast of Nossa Senhora do Monte, patroness of the parish of the same name, which is celebrated on Tuesday, 15th, will be marked with a procession and mass in honor of the saint, said the parish priest of Ilha Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:26:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Organization of activities in Conakry says it has fulfilled the tradition and plans initially drawn</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-organization-of-conakry-activities-says-it-has-fulfilled-tradition-and-initially-drawn-plans</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-organization-of-conakry-activities-says-it-has-fulfilled-tradition-and-initially-drawn-plans</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The organization of activities related to the festival of Conakry (Santa Helena) in the locality of Furna today made a “positive assessment” of the activities carried out, guaranteeing that they complied with the plan and tradition. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:24:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Photos from the exhibition of Artist Eufemia Reis</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/photos-from-the-artist-exhibition-eufemia-reis</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/photos-from-the-artist-exhibition-eufemia-reis</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Photos from the exhibition of Artist Eufemia Reis ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:52:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Photos from the exhibition of Artist Eufemia Reis</media:keywords>
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        <title>Artist Eufémia Reis holds a painting exhibition at the Consulate of Portugal in New Bedford</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/artist-eufemia-reis-holds-exhibition-of-painting-in-the-installations-of-the-consulate-of-portugal-in-new-bedford</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/artist-eufemia-reis-holds-exhibition-of-painting-in-the-installations-of-the-consulate-of-portugal-in-new-bedford</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ New Bedford, August 11, 2023 — Renowned visual artist Eufémia Reis enchanted visitors with her exhibition of paintings at the Consulate of Portugal in New Bedford. The exhibition, which took place between the 27th, 28th and 29th of July, was a landmark event that brought together lovers of art, culture and literature. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:53:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Feast of Nossa Senhora da Graça without cultural activities and musical show – mayor</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-festival-of-our-woman-of-grace-without-cultural-activities-and-musical-show-president-of-the-chamber</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-festival-of-our-woman-of-grace-without-cultural-activities-and-musical-show-president-of-the-chamber</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, announced today that the feast of Nossa Senhora da Graça, in the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, will not have cultural activities or a musical show. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:23:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Fisherman points out that the procession at sea is a way of thanking the protector of the men of the sea</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-fisherman-highlights-that-the-procession-in-the-sea-is-a-way-to-thank-the-protector-of-the-men-of-the-sea</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Catholic community of Furna and the fishermen of Ilha Brava see the procession of boats in the sea as a means of thanking Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes, who is the protector of men of the sea and patroness of the locality. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:45:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Commemorating Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes is recognizing that in life not everything is calm – priest</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-celebrating-our-lady-of-navigators-and-recognizing-that-in-life-not-everything-and-calm-priest</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Friar José Garcia defended today in the town of Furna that celebrating Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes is to recognize that in life not everything is calm and that it takes the presence of someone to calm the sea. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:43:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>A Colorful day: The Portuguese Feast Parade 2023 in New Bedford</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-colorful-day-the-portuguese-feast-parade-2023-in-new-bedford</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ New Bedford, a coastal city in Massachusetts, came alive on August 3, 2023, as it played host to the much-anticipated Portuguese Feast Parade. A celebration deeply rooted in cultural heritage and tradition, the event drew locals and visitors alike to partake in a day of vibrant festivities, cultural pride, and mouthwatering cuisine. The streets of New Bedford transformed into a canvas of colors, music, and unity as the Portuguese community showcased their rich heritage through a parade that left a lasting impact on all who attended. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:30:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Organization of the “Conakry” party announces tribute to Zinha Oliveira, former member of the organization</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-organization-of-party-conakry-announce-tribute-to-zinha-oliveira-former-member-of-the-organization</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-organization-of-party-conakry-announce-tribute-to-zinha-oliveira-former-member-of-the-organization</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The organization of the festival called “Conakry”, which portrays the life and history of emigrants, celebrated on the second Sunday of August, in the town of Furna, announced today that this year they will honor Zinha Oliveira. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 04:04:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Community of Furna celebrates feast of patron saint Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-community-of-furna-celebrates-festival-of-the-patron-saint-our-lady-of-navegantes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-community-of-furna-celebrates-festival-of-the-patron-saint-our-lady-of-navegantes</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The community of Furna, on the island of Brava, celebrates this Sunday, the 6th, the feast of Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes, patron saint of men of the sea and of this area. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 04:03:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Young man sees his passion for handicrafts threatened due to lack of materials on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/angry-young-man-sees-his-passion-for-crafts-threatened-due-to-lack-of-materials-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/angry-young-man-sees-his-passion-for-crafts-threatened-due-to-lack-of-materials-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Edlise Gomes, 34 years old, is a Brave woman who works as a general services assistant at a bank branch on the island and who has a “passion” for handicrafts, which she sees threatened by a lack of raw materials. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:29:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Música: Darii asks the Brava people to welcome and support more the initiatives of local youth</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravamusica-darii-asks-the-bravenenses-to-welcome-and-support-more-the-local-youth-initiatives</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravamusica-darii-asks-the-bravenenses-to-welcome-and-support-more-the-local-youth-initiatives</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The young artist Dariana Gonçalves today asked the people of Brave to welcome and support more the initiatives of local young people, because feeling welcomed in other stages more than in the homeland causes some sadness. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 05:26:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Nha Santana: Party woman says she has a feeling of “duty and mission accomplished”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanha-santana-festeira-says-he-has-a-feeling-of-duty-and-mission-accomplished</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanha-santana-festeira-says-he-has-a-feeling-of-duty-and-mission-accomplished</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The party-woman in charge of the flag of Nha Santana de Mato (Santa Ana), patroness of the town of Mato in the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, Aida Cardoso, said today that she has the feeling of “duty and mission accomplished”. flag of Nha Santana de Mato (Santa Ana), patroness of the town of Mato in the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, Aida Cardoso, said today that she has the feeling of “duty and mission accomplished”. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:45:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Priest considers Santa Ana and São Joaquim “roots of the Christian people”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-priest-considers-santa-ana-and-sao-joaquim-roots-of-christian-people</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-priest-considers-santa-ana-and-sao-joaquim-roots-of-christian-people</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Friar José de Barros considered today, in Nossa Senhora do Monte, that Santa Ana and São Joaquim are the root of the Christian people who recognize Christ as “the good fruit of a tree”. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:41:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Nha Santana: Pilon with low participation due to sports activities carried out in parallel</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanha-santana-pilon-with-weak-participation-due-to-sports-activities-carried-out-in-parallel</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanha-santana-pilon-with-weak-participation-due-to-sports-activities-carried-out-in-parallel</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The pilon of Nha Santana de Mato (the day before) held on the night of Monday, 24th, in the town of Mato, was marked by poor public participation, due to the dispute in the final of the futsal tournament. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:46:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Melissa Lopes wins the Miss Santana de Mato 2023 contest</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-melissa-lopes-wins-contest-miss-santana-de-mato-2023</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-melissa-lopes-wins-contest-miss-santana-de-mato-2023</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Teenager Melissa Lopes, 16 years old, born in Mato, Brava Island, was elected Miss Santana de Mato 2023 in the contest held earlier today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:35:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Nha Santana: Party woman convinced that everything will go on as normal and thus fulfill this mission</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanha-santana-party-woman-convinced-that-everything-is-going-to-normal-and-thus-fulfill-this-mission-more</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanha-santana-party-woman-convinced-that-everything-is-going-to-normal-and-thus-fulfill-this-mission-more</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Aida Cardoso, a member of the Association of Mato, and responsible for the celebrations of the flag of Nha Santana, says she is convinced that everything will proceed normally and thus fulfill this mission that was assigned to her. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:31:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Book Launch &amp;amp;quot;By Grace of God&amp;amp;quot; Reveals the Inspiring Life of Sweet Grace Daddy, Born in Brava and Founder of Over 300 Churches in the United States of America</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/book-release-by-grace-of-god-reveals-the-inspiring-life-of-sweet-grace-daddy-born-in-the-brave-and-founder-of-over-300-churches- in the United States of America</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, 21 July 2023 - An extraordinary story of faith, courage and perseverance has captured the hearts of readers with the release of the book &amp;quot;By Grace of God&amp;quot;. The work, written by Alcides Vicente, tells the exciting trajectory of Sweet Grace Daddy, a man born in Brava, whose unshakable faith propelled him to found more than 300 churches in the United States of America. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 03:36:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>The “Praia de Furna” CD is now available on the Liga Africa Shelves in Pawtucket</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-cd-praia-de-furna-is-already-available-on-shelves-of-the-league-africa-in-pawtucket</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-cd-praia-de-furna-is-already-available-on-shelves-of-the-league-africa-in-pawtucket</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The CD “Praia de Furna”, by artist Darii Gonçalves is already available on the shelves of Liga Africa, at 180 Mineral Spring, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. In a production by Scuta Music, by Armando Madeira, the aforementioned CD contains 10 tracks of varied music. Don&amp;#39;t waste any more time! Go visit Liga Africa! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:25:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The “Praia de Furna” CD is now available on the Liga Africa Shelves in Pawtucket</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, joins the promotional campaign for the release of the CD by artist Darii Gonçalves</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mayor-of-the-brava-francisco-tavares-joins-the-promotional-campaign-for-the-release-of-the-artist-darii-goncalves-cd</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mayor-of-the-brava-francisco-tavares-joins-the-promotional-campaign-for-the-release-of-the-artist-darii-goncalves-cd</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, 18 July 2023 - In a show of support for the local culture and recognizing the region&amp;#39;s artistic talent, the mayor of the city, Francisco Tavares, actively participated in the promotional campaign for the long-awaited release of the CD by the local artist, Darii Gonçalves. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:54:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, joins the promotional campaign for the release of the CD by artist Darii Gonçalves</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verdean writer Artur Vieira meets with the community in the US</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean-writer-artur-vieira-meets-with-the-community-in-the-usa</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean-writer-artur-vieira-meets-with-the-community-in-the-usa</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, July 15, 2023 - Tomorrow, Sunday, July 16, the Cape Verdean community will have the opportunity to meet and be moved by the renowned Cape Verdean writer Artur Vieira. The eagerly awaited event promises to be an inspiring and enriching experience for all participants. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:20:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Scuta Music, the innovative production company that revolutionizes the discovery of new talents</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/scuta-music-the-innovative-producer-that-revolutionizes-the-discovery-of-new-talents</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/scuta-music-the-innovative-producer-that-revolutionizes-the-discovery-of-new-talents</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, 15 July 2023 - The music industry is about to witness yet another launch of a new talent from Brave, thanks to Scuta Music, a production company that is redefining standards and betting on the discovery of promising artists. With an innovative approach and a bold vision, Scuta Music is ready to make its mark on the global music scene. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 09:58:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Sunset Festival returns with an unmissable edition on July 16</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sunset-festival-returns-with-an-unmissable-edition-on-July-16th</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sunset-festival-returns-with-an-unmissable-edition-on-July-16th</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, July 4th, 2023 - The Sunset Festival, one of the most anticipated events for electronic music lovers, is back for its 2023 edition. Set to take place on July 16th, the festival promises a unique and unforgettable experience for fans of the electronic scene. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:38:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Sunset Festival returns with an unmissable edition on July 16</media:keywords>
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        <title>Up&amp;and&amp;coming artist prepares for highly anticipated release of his first CD</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Up-and-coming-artist-prepares-for-the-highly-anticipated-release-of-their-first-cd</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Up-and-coming-artist-prepares-for-the-highly-anticipated-release-of-their-first-cd</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava, July 4th, 2023 - In exciting news for music fans, the talented and charismatic Brava artist Dariana Fernandes is preparing for the release of her long-awaited first CD. With a powerful voice and a captivating stage presence, Dariana Fernandes, known in the artistic circles as Darii, has won a loyal fan base and a growing reputation in the local music scene. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:22:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Up-and-coming artist prepares for highly anticipated release of his first CD</media:keywords>
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        <title>2023 Capeverdean Recognition Parade in New Bedford MA (PHOTOS)</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/2023-capeverdean-recognition-parade-in-new-bedford-ma-photos</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ 2023 Capeverdean Recognition Parade in New Bedford MA ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Flag festivities culminate with the passage of the flag of São Pedro and the boat to the mast</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-flag-festivities-culminate-with-the-flag-passage-of-sao-pedro-and-boat-to-the-mast</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-flag-festivities-culminate-with-the-flag-passage-of-sao-pedro-and-boat-to-the-mast</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The three flag festivals on the island of Brava, with the tradition of the Mast, Santo António, São João and São Pedro, culminated today with the passing of the flag to the next party-goer and the boat to the mast of São Pedro. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:36:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>São Pedro/Brava: Group of young people rescues the flag of Nhô São Pedro from the church and promise to celebrate it as tradition dictates</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/são-pedro-brava-group-of-youths-rescues-the-flag-of-nho-são-pedro-da-church-and-promise-to-celebrate-it-as-tradition-mands</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/são-pedro-brava-group-of-youths-rescues-the-flag-of-nho-são-pedro-da-church-and-promise-to-celebrate-it-as-tradition-mands</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A group of young people from Brave is celebrating the flag of São Pedro, celebrated on the 29th of June, after having rescued the flag from the church at the beginning of June, since no one took it last year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:46:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Orfeão da Ilha Brava enchants with an emotional performance during the festivities of São João</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/orfeao-da-ilha-brava-enchants-with-exciting-presentation-during-the-festivities-of-são-joao-3836</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/orfeao-da-ilha-brava-enchants-with-exciting-presentation-during-the-festivities-of-são-joao-3836</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Orfeão da Ilha Brava enchants with an emotional performance during the festivities of São João ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: President of the city council makes a “positive assessment” of the festivities of the Municipality and of the patron saint</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-president-of-the-municipal-chamber-makes-positive-assessment-of-the-municipality-and-the-patron-saint-festivals</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-president-of-the-municipal-chamber-makes-positive-assessment-of-the-municipality-and-the-patron-saint-festivals</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava: President of the city council makes a “positive assessment” of the festivities of the Municipality and of the patron saint ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:13:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Sao Joao: Jorge Carlos Fonseca will be the Flag Celebration in 2024, promising an unforgettable celebration.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-jorge-carlos-fonseca-will-be-the-flag-festival-in-2024-promising-an-unforgettable-celebration</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-jorge-carlos-fonseca-will-be-the-flag-festival-in-2024-promising-an-unforgettable-celebration</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Sao Joao: Jorge Carlos Fonseca will be the Flag Celebration in 2024, promising an unforgettable celebration. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:11:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Sao Joao: Jorge Carlos Fonseca will be the Flag Celebration in 2024, promising an unforgettable celebration.</media:keywords>
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        <title>São João Baptista/Brava: Former President of the Republic of Cape Verde is the party&amp;goer of Nhô Sandjon 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-joao-baptistabrava-former-president-of-the-republic-of-cape-verde-and-the-party-of-nho-sandjon-2024</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-joao-baptistabrava-former-president-of-the-republic-of-cape-verde-and-the-party-of-nho-sandjon-2024</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ São João Baptista/Brava: Former President of the Republic of Cape Verde is the party-goer of Nhô Sandjon 2024 ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:16:32 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São João Baptista/Brava: Former President of the Republic of Cape Verde is the party-goer of Nhô Sandjon 2024</media:keywords>
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        <title>São João Baptista/Brava: Public leaves the music festival straight to the traditional procession to the “mast”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-joao-baptista-brava-public-leaves-from-the-music-festival-direct-to-the-traditional-parade-to-the-mast</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-joao-baptista-brava-public-leaves-from-the-music-festival-direct-to-the-traditional-parade-to-the-mast</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brave community, residents, emigrants and visitors, left the Santana multi-purpose venue where the music festival took place, heading to the Mother School in Achada Igreja to pick up the presents and follow in procession to the mast. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:18:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Municipality Day/Brava: The public wakes up vibrating to the sound of Zé Espanhol</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/day-of-the-municipal-brava-public-dawns-vibrating-to-the-sound-of-ze-spanish</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/day-of-the-municipal-brava-public-dawns-vibrating-to-the-sound-of-ze-spanish</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The artist Zé Espanha closed today with a golden key the first day of the festival alluding to the commemoration of the Day of the Municipality of Brava, at the multi-sports center of Santana, just a few minutes before 07:00. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:12:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Day, of, the, Municipality/Brava:, Public, dawns, vibrating, to, the, sound, of, Zé, Spanish</media:keywords>
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        <title>Feast of São João on the island of Brava and the necessary reflection on tradition and cultural identity.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/feast-of-sao-joao-on-island-brava-and-necessaria-reflection-on-tradition-and-cultural-identity</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/feast-of-sao-joao-on-island-brava-and-necessaria-reflection-on-tradition-and-cultural-identity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, June 24, 2023 - The city of Nova Sintra and the island of Brava, known for its natural beauty and rich culture, celebrates one of the most traditional and long-awaited festivals in the municipality: São João. However, this year, the festivities are accompanied by important reflections on the preservation of tradition and the appreciation of the local cultural identity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:39:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Feast of São João on the island of Brava and the necessary reflection on the tradition and the cultural identity.</media:keywords>
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        <title>São João Baptista/Brava: Henrique de Pina once again appeals to the need to continue to fulfill the tradition of the maypole</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-baptista-brava-henrique-de-pina-returns-to-appeal-to-the-need-to-continue-to-fulfill-the-mastro-tradition</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-baptista-brava-henrique-de-pina-returns-to-appeal-to-the-need-to-continue-to-fulfill-the-mastro-tradition</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Henrique de Pina, 79 years old, who has been lining the “Mastro” since he was 12, living and keeping this tradition alive in the three “Bandeira” parties of Ilha Brava, asks young people and entities to look for ways to learn. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:37:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São João Baptista/Brava: Henrique de Pina returns to appeal to the need to continue fulfilling the tradition of the mast</media:keywords>
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        <title>Municipality Day/Brava: Exhibitors satisfied with the results of the 12th edition of the Agricultural Fair</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mad-municipio-day-exhibitors-satisfied-with-the-results-of-the-12-edition-of-agropecuaria-fair</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mad-municipio-day-exhibitors-satisfied-with-the-results-of-the-12-edition-of-agropecuaria-fair</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The exhibitors who participated in the 12th edition of the Agricultural Fair on the island of Brava, entitled Feira Agropecuária e Inovações – FAI&amp;#39;23, say they are satisfied with the results obtained in the three days. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:36:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Municipality Day/Brava: Mayor recognizes that the sanitation situation could be better if there was more water</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/city-day-brava-mayor-recognizes-that-the-sanitation-situation-could-be-better-if-there-were-more-water</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/city-day-brava-mayor-recognizes-that-the-sanitation-situation-could-be-better-if-there-were-more-water</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava recognized today that the sanitation situation of families could be better, if it weren&amp;#39;t for the problem of lack of water. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:35:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Municipality/Brava Day: Mayor recognizes that the sanitation situation could be better if there was more water</media:keywords>
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        <title>Municipality Day/Brava: José da Luz revalidates title in athletics competitions</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/city-day-brava-jose-da-luz-revalidates-title-in-athletics-evidence</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/city-day-brava-jose-da-luz-revalidates-title-in-athletics-evidence</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The athlete José da Luz today revalidated his title of champion in the senior men&amp;#39;s athletics events, held to commemorate the Municipality Day and the patron saint, São João Baptista, marked on the 24th of June. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:34:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Day, of, the, Municipality/Brava:, José, of, Luz, revalidates, title, in, the, tests, of, athletics</media:keywords>
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        <title>Municipality/Brava Day: Moave delivers various equipment to the Brava Health Department</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mad-municipal-day-moave-deliveries-various-equipment-to-brava-health-delegation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mad-municipal-day-moave-deliveries-various-equipment-to-brava-health-delegation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The management of the company “Moave – Moagem de Cabo Verde” delivered today a set of different equipment to the Brava Health Department. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:32:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Day of the Municipality/Brava: Moave delivers various equipment to the Police Station of Health of Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Municipality Day/Brava: MAA delivers a reservoir with a capacity of 300 cubic meters (m³) to the community of Cachaço</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/day-of-municipio-brava-maa-deliveries-to-community-of-cachaco-a-reservoir-with-capacity-of-300-cubic-meters-m</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/day-of-municipio-brava-maa-deliveries-to-community-of-cachaco-a-reservoir-with-capacity-of-300-cubic-meters-m</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The delegate from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAA) in Brava today delivered a reservoir to the Cachaço community with a collection capacity of up to 300 cubic meters (m³). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:31:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Day of the Municipality/Brava: MAA delivery to the community of Cachaço a reservoir with a capacity of 300 cubic meters (m³)</media:keywords>
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        <title>São João Baptista/Brava: Karmelissa Pina elected Miss São João 2023</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-joao-baptista-brava-karmelissa-pina-elected-miss-sao-joao-2023</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-joao-baptista-brava-karmelissa-pina-elected-miss-sao-joao-2023</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Young Karmelissa Pina, 17 years old, born and living in Brava, was elected Miss São João 2023 at dawn today, and Miss Social Media, in a contest organized by Nelson Miranda and Fernanda Colpo. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:30:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São, João, Baptista/Brava:, Karmelissa, Pina, elected, Miss, São, João, 2023</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bulimundo: the story that needed to be told</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bulimundo-the-story-that-needed-to-tell</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bulimundo-the-story-that-needed-to-tell</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Bulimundo will hit the road at the end of the month for a tour of Europe and in September in the USA to remember the golden years of the group, which celebrates 45 years of career. And they have a “clear conscience” and a clear notion that the sudden death of their former vocalist, Zé Mário, had nothing to do with his departure from the group. “He walked away from himself, this story needs to be clarified. Zé Mário was used by a small group that wasn&amp;#39;t really his friend”, guarantees António Silveira (Nonó), saxophonist and member of the band since its initial formation. Zeca Nha Reinalda confirms and adds: “I asked him to come back several times, he never responded. Those who killed Zé Mário were his pseudo-friends”. Manel de Candinho, however, has another version. Intrigue, jealousy, disagreements … but also friendship, companionship and fun leverage Bulimundo, surely the most iconic, eclectic and timeless Cape Verdean musical group. We tell you everything here, from behind the scenes. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:34:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bulimundo: the story that was missing to tell</media:keywords>
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        <title>São João Baptista/Brava: Salon modalities end on a positive note</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-joao-baptista-brava-salon-modalities-end-with-positive-balance</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-joao-baptista-brava-salon-modalities-end-with-positive-balance</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The indoor tournaments ended tonight and earned a positive note both for the involvement of the athletes and the public, who have been actively participating since the 14th. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:12:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São João Baptista/Brava: Modalities of salon end with positive swing</media:keywords>
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        <title>Municipality Day/Brava: XII edition of the Agricultural Fair starts with more exhibitors and a diverse range of offers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipal-day-12-edition-of-the-agropecuaria-fair-starts-with-more-exhibitors-and-a-diversified-range-of-offers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipal-day-12-edition-of-the-agropecuaria-fair-starts-with-more-exhibitors-and-a-diversified-range-of-offers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 12th edition of the Agricultural and Livestock Fair on the island of Brava, entitled Feira Agropecuária e Inovações-FAI&amp;#39;23, started today in Nova Sintra, with 23 exhibitors and a diverse range of offers and information. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:04:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Day of the Municipality/Brava: XII edition of the Agricultural Fair starts with more exhibitors and a diversified range of offers</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Exhibitors at the agricultural fair confident that the results will be “better and beneficial”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-exhibitors-at-the-agricultural-fair-confident-that-the-results-will-be-better-and-beneficial</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-exhibitors-at-the-agricultural-fair-confident-that-the-results-will-be-better-and-beneficial</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Exhibitors at the 12th edition of the Agricultural and Livestock Fair on the island of Brava, entitled Feira Agropecuária e Inovações – FAI&amp;#39;23, are confident that the results will be “better and beneficial”. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:01:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>São João Baptista/Brava: party planner guarantees that preparations are “well underway”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-baptista-brava-festeiro-guarantees-that-preparations-are-well-underway</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-baptista-brava-festeiro-guarantees-that-preparations-are-well-underway</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Anildo Vaz, from Brava, resident in the United States for more than 20 years, is the party leader for the flag of São João Baptista 2023, on the island of Brava, and guarantees that the preparations are proceeding as planned. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:54:32 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São, João, Baptista/Brava:, Party planner, guarantees that preparations are “well underway”</media:keywords>
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        <title>Interparoquial Theater Group Presents Play &amp;amp;quot;Fidjus de Partida&amp;amp;quot; at the Parish Hall</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/interparochial-theatrical-group-presents-peca-fidjus-de-departure-in-the-parish-enclosure</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/interparochial-theatrical-group-presents-peca-fidjus-de-departure-in-the-parish-enclosure</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, June 17, 2023 (Bravanews) - In an exciting cultural evening, Grupo Teatral Interparoquial enchanted the audience with the presentation of its most recent play, entitled &amp;quot;Fidjus de Partida&amp;quot;. The event took place at the welcoming Recinto Paroquial in Cidade Nova Sintra, this Saturday, providing a unique theatrical experience for spectators. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 21:18:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Municipality Day/Brava: Sports, cultural activities and inaugurations mark the festivities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/city-day-brava-cultural-sports-activities-and-inaugurations-mark-the-festivities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/city-day-brava-cultural-sports-activities-and-inaugurations-mark-the-festivities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Inaugurations and various sporting and cultural activities will mark the Day of the Municipality of Brava and the feast of São João Baptista, celebrations that began on the 14th of June. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 02:27:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Day, of, the, municipality/Brava:, Activities, sports, cultural, and, inaugurations, mark, the, festivities</media:keywords>
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        <title>São João Baptista/Brava: Organization begins preparations for the 12th edition of the agricultural fair</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-baptista-brava-organization-of-beginning-to-preparations-for-12th-edition-of-agricultural-fair</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-baptista-brava-organization-of-beginning-to-preparations-for-12th-edition-of-agricultural-fair</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The organization of the 12th edition of the agricultural fair on the island of Brava, entitled Feira Agropecuária e Inovações – FAI&amp;#39;23, has already started assembling the stands to welcome the 27 registered exhibitors. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 02:19:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São, João, Baptista/Brava:, Organization, starts, the, preparations, for, XII, edition, of, fair, of, agriculture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Sao Joao Program 2023</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/program-sao-joao-2023</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/program-sao-joao-2023</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Sao Joao Program 2023 ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:57:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Program, Sao, Joao, 2023</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nhô Santo António/Brava: “Homem do Mastro” says he is tired and struggling to reach the top of the mast</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-santo-antonio-brava-man-of-the-mast-says-he-is-tired-and-difficulties-in-reaching-the-top-of-the-mast</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-santo-antonio-brava-man-of-the-mast-says-he-is-tired-and-difficulties-in-reaching-the-top-of-the-mast</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Henrique de Pina, 79 years old, says he is tired and already having difficulties in covering the flagpole, which he has been living since he was 12 and keeping alive the tradition of the “mast”, in the three “Bandeira” parties of the island of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:41:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nhô, Santo, António/Brava:, “Homem, do, Mastro”, it is said, tired, and, with, difficulties, in, reaching, the, top, of, mast</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nhô Santo António/Brava: Festeiro 2024 points to following tradition and fulfilling a promise as reasons to take the flag</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-santo-antonio-brava-festeiro-2024-points-following-the-tradition-and-keeping-a-promise-as-reasons-for-taking-the-flag</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-santo-antonio-brava-festeiro-2024-points-following-the-tradition-and-keeping-a-promise-as-reasons-for-taking-the-flag</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ António Carlos de Pina is the celebrator of the flag of Santo António for 2024 and points to following tradition and fulfilling a promise he made to celebrate the flag in the name of his late grandfather. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:38:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nhô, Santo, António/Brava:, Festeiro, 2024, points to, following, the, tradition, and, the, fulfilling, of, a, promise, as, reasons, to, take, the, flag</media:keywords>
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        <title>Santo António/Brava: Coladeira fears loss of flag tradition</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/santo-antonio-brava-coladeira-teme-loss-of-the-flag-tradition</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/santo-antonio-brava-coladeira-teme-loss-of-the-flag-tradition</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Maria Gonçalves, a reveler of one of the flags of Brava, fears that the monetary involvement to pay coladeiras in recent years jeopardizes the traditional traits and festivals of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:15:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Santo, António/Brava:, Coladeira, fears, loss, of, tradition, of, flag</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nhô Santo António/Brava: Popular dance marked by the “poor turnout” of the public and a four&amp;hour delay</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-santo-antonio-brava-popular-dance-marked-by-weak-compliance-of-the-public-and-a-four-hour-delay</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-santo-antonio-brava-popular-dance-marked-by-weak-compliance-of-the-public-and-a-four-hour-delay</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The popular dance held on Saturday night at the Lém multi-purpose venue, as part of the Santo António festivities, was marked by the “poor turnout” of the public and a four-hour delay in starting. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:09:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nhô, Santo, António/Brava: popular dance marked by the “weak adherence” of the public and a delay of four hours</media:keywords>
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        <title>São João/Brava: Artists not invited to the São João party criticize the organization&amp;#39;s posture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-brava-artists-not-invited-to-festa-de-são-joao-criticize-the-organization-posture</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/são-joao-brava-artists-not-invited-to-festa-de-são-joao-criticize-the-organization-posture</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This year, the traditional festival of São João on the island of Brava is shrouded in controversy after some local artists claim they were not invited to perform at the event. The festival, known for its musical diversity and contagious joy, usually brings together renowned artists and local talent in a unique celebration. However, the absence of certain names generated controversy and criticism. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:46:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São João/Brava: Artists not invited to the party of São João criticize the posture of the organization</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Karmelize Barbosa wins Miss Nhô Santo António 2023 contest</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-karmelize-barbosa-wins-contest-miss-nho-santo-antonio-2023</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-karmelize-barbosa-wins-contest-miss-nho-santo-antonio-2023</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 17-year-old teenager from Mato, Brava Island, Karmelize Barbosa was elected at dawn today miss Santo António 2023, in a contest organized by the Association for the Development of Lém. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:41:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava:, Karmelize, Barbosa, wins, contest, miss, Nhô, Santo, António, 2023</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nhô Santo António/Brava: Organization assigns a positive note to the public in carrying out and participating in sports activities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-santo-antonio-brava-organization-awards-a-positive-note-to-the-public-in-carrying-out-and-participating-in-sporting-activities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nho-santo-antonio-brava-organization-awards-a-positive-note-to-the-public-in-carrying-out-and-participating-in-sporting-activities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The organization of the Nhô Santo António festivities, in the locality of Lém, in Brava, attributed a “positive note” to the public for the involvement and support it has given in carrying out the sporting activities, hoping that this will be the case in the others. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:39:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nhô, Santo, António/Brava:, Organization, attributes, positive, note, to, the, public, in, realization, and, participation, in, sports, activities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: XII edition of the Agricultural Fair with start scheduled for June 21</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-xii-edition-of-the-fair-of-agropecuaria-with-beginning-scheduled-for-21-of-june</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-xii-edition-of-the-fair-of-agropecuaria-with-beginning-scheduled-for-21-of-june</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 12th edition of the Agricultural and Livestock Fair on Ilha Brava, entitled Feira Agropecuária e Inovações-FAI&amp;#39;23, will take place from the 21st to the 23rd of June, in the city of Nova Sintra, and intends to set up 30 stands of different types. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:54:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: XII edition of the Agricultural Fair, with start scheduled for June 21</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Children from all over the island gather at Praça Eugénio Tavares to celebrate June 1st</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-children-from-all-island-gather-to-praca-eugenio-tavares-to-celebrate-1-of-june</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-children-from-all-island-gather-to-praca-eugenio-tavares-to-celebrate-1-of-june</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Eugénio Tavares square in Nova Sintra received today hundreds of children from different areas of Brava to participate in the activities alluding to the 1st of June promoted by the municipality in partnership with the ICCA. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:53:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Children from all over the island gather in Praça Eugénio Tavares to celebrate the 1st of June</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Opening of the stalls begins the festivities of the patron saint and the day of the municipality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-opening-of-the-tents-of-beginning-the-festivities-of-the-patron-saint-and-of-the-city-day</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-opening-of-the-tents-of-beginning-the-festivities-of-the-patron-saint-and-of-the-city-day</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The opening of the traditional tents, scheduled for this Saturday, June 3rd, kicks off the movements for the municipal and São João festivities, on the island of Brava, celebrated on the 24th of this month. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:50:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava:, Opening, of, the, stalls, starts, the, festivities, of, the, patron saint, and, of, the, day, of, the, municipality</media:keywords>
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        <title>President of the Republic considers the level of noise pollution at the Festival da Gamboa intolerable and unavoidable</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-republic-considers-the-level-of-noise-pollution-of-the-gamboa-festival-intolerable-and-inescapable</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-republic-considers-the-level-of-noise-pollution-of-the-gamboa-festival-intolerable-and-inescapable</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ There is no doubt that the Gamboa Music Festival is a great cultural event. Praia is recognized for its creativity, particularly in the field of creative economies. I think, however, that another space should be found for the Festival, since the level of noise pollution is intolerable and unavoidable, it lasts all night, especially for those who want to rest or work the next day, since the inconvenience caused to transit are too costly for many. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 09:52:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>President of the Republic considers the level of noise pollution of the Festival of Gamboa to be intolerable and unavoidable</media:keywords>
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        <title>Travel in Paints, an activity promoted by 10 Rocks</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/travel-in-paints-an-activity-promoted-by-10-rocks</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/travel-in-paints-an-activity-promoted-by-10-rocks</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Travels in paints represented by the artist Joaquim Semedo and 10 rocks PRESENTS: Paint &amp;amp; sip Night in the city of Pawtucket in the United States of America. A very fun afternoon/evening full of colors with wine paintings and lots of socializing. Buy your ticket now before it sells out as it is limited. Let&amp;#39;s wait for you! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 04:23:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Travel in the Paints an activity promoted by 10 Rocks</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Santa Cruz party girl says she is prepared to fulfill another year of her promise made 24 years ago</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-party-from-santa-cruz-says-she-is-prepared-to-fulfill-another-year-of-her-promise-made-24-years-ago</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-party-from-santa-cruz-says-she-is-prepared-to-fulfill-another-year-of-her-promise-made-24-years-ago</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Maria Gonçalves, better known as Barbinha, from Braga, Ilha Brava, said today that she is prepared to fulfill another year of her promise made 24 years ago to celebrate Santa Cruz, on May 3rd. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 04:35:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Festeira de Santa Cruz says to be prepared to fulfill one more year of its promise made 24 years ago</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Feira Livre gains space on the agenda of female exhibitors and becomes routine for visitors</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-feira-livre-gains-space-in-the-exhibitor-women&#39;s-agenda-and-becomes-a-routine-for-visitors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-feira-livre-gains-space-in-the-exhibitor-women&#39;s-agenda-and-becomes-a-routine-for-visitors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Feira Livre held on the last Friday of each month, in Nova Sintra, has been gaining space on the exhibitors&amp;#39; agenda, with increasing participation by women, and has already become routine for visitors. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 04:31:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava:, Fair, Free, gains, space, in, the, agenda, of, the, women, exhibitors, and, becomes, routine, for, visitors</media:keywords>
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        <title>New generation continues the cultural tradition on Brava. A ki initiate deserves to be supported.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/new-generation-sta-of-continuity-the-cultural-tradition-in-brava-um-beginning-ki-merece-be-supported</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/new-generation-sta-of-continuity-the-cultural-tradition-in-brava-um-beginning-ki-merece-be-supported</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ New generation continues the cultural tradition on Brava. A ki initiate deserves to be supported. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:33:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>New generation sta of continuity the cultural tradition in Brava. A start ki deserves to be supported.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Culture Circle women gathered to celebrate Mother&amp;#39;s Day in advance</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-women-from-the-culture-circle-gathered-to-celebrate-mother-day-in-advance-</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-women-from-the-culture-circle-gathered-to-celebrate-mother-day-in-advance-</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The two groups of women belonging to the Círculo de Cultura on the island of Brava met today in Braga, promoting a range of activities to celebrate Mother&amp;#39;s Day in advance. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:30:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Women of the Circle of Culture Gathered to Celebrate in Advance Mother&amp;#39;s Day</media:keywords>
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        <title>Presentation of the book «Songbook &amp; Vol.3, Música de Cabo Verde» by Vuca Pinheiro</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/presentation-of-the-book-songbook-vol-3-music-of-cabo-verde-by-vuca-pinheiro</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/presentation-of-the-book-songbook-vol-3-music-of-cabo-verde-by-vuca-pinheiro</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Born in Vila Nova Sintra, Ilha Brava, on January 23, 1948. Son of Júlio José Pinheiro, physician, now deceased, and Maria da Conceição Azevedo Pinheiro. He has 10 siblings, 5 women and 5 men, curiously spread across 3 continents, with the largest number residing in 6 different US states. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:08:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Presentation of the book «Songbook - Vol.3 Music from Cape Verde by Vuca Pinheiro</media:keywords>
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        <title>Artur Vieira definitely deserves it!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/o-artur-vieira-doubtlessly-deserves</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/o-artur-vieira-doubtlessly-deserves</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Poet, journalist and writer, he was born on Ilha Brava on May 21, 1932. He is an effective member of the International Academy of Letters, and lives in Rio de Janeiro. He graduated in Accounting and Business Administration, and in Journalism and Economic Sciences. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:09:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>O, Artur, Vieira, without a doubt, deserves it!</media:keywords>
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        <title>CVMA nominees known today at Gala held in America</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cvma-nominees-known-today-at-gala-held-in-america</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cvma-nominees-known-today-at-gala-held-in-america</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The nominees for the XII edition of the Cape Verdean Music Awards (CVMA) are known this Saturday, April 1, at the Nelson Auditorium at Brockton High School, Massachusetts, in the United States of America. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:56:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nominees, CVMA, known, today, in, Gala, held in, America</media:keywords>
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        <title>ES POEMA E PA NHOS 2</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/es-poema-e-pa-nhos-2</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/es-poema-e-pa-nhos-2</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ No ka has rikezaBut no beautyKa has beauty ki ta spantano ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:45:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>ES, POEMA, AND, PA, NHOS, 2</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Festival Sete Sóis Sete Luas wants the island&amp;#39;s Centrum to have a regular cultural program – FSSSL director</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-festival-sete-sois-sete-luas-wants-the-island-centrum-has-a-regular-cultural-programming-director-of-fsssl</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-festival-sete-sois-sete-luas-wants-the-island-centrum-has-a-regular-cultural-programming-director-of-fsssl</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The director of the Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival, Marco Abbondanza, said today, in Brava, that he is working so that the Centrum SSSL on the island has a regular cultural program. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:52:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Festival, Sete, Sóis, Sete, Luas, wants, that, the, Centrum, of, the, island, has, a, programming, cultural, regular, –, director, of, the, FSSSL</media:keywords>
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        <title>Producer Rachel Sylva denies that she abandoned singer Natch in the city of Praia</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/producer-rachel-sylva-denies-that-has-abandoned-the-singer-natch-in-beach-town</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/producer-rachel-sylva-denies-that-has-abandoned-the-singer-natch-in-beach-town</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The drink that, according to Rachel Sylva , is the cause of the biggest problems for Eugénio Costa Santos, better known as Natch, a singer from Mindelo who told Radio Nacional that he was abandoned in the city of Praia by his producer after a tour of European countries . ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:42:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Producer Rachel Sylva denies that she has abandoned the singer Natch in the beach town</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Mothers of the Educational Complex of Nova Sintra celebrate Women&amp;#39;s Day with various activities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-maes-do-complexo-educativo-de-nova-sintra-celebrate-women&#39;s-day-with-various-activities</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Educational Complex of Nova Sintra (CENS), in Brava, promoted various activities in the schools that compose it as a way to provide women with a different day and celebrate International Women&amp;#39;s Day. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 04:20:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Paulino Vieira says that Cesária&amp;#39;s success condemned Cape Verde&amp;#39;s music to extermination</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/paulino-vieira-says-that-success-of-cesaria-condemned-the-music-of-cabo-verde-to-extermination</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/paulino-vieira-says-that-success-of-cesaria-condemned-the-music-of-cabo-verde-to-extermination</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean musician Paulino Vieira considers that there is a “farce” surrounding the success of Cesária Évora, promoted by “mafias” that do not let other artists shine, and that reduced Cape Verdean music to the lukewarm, condemning it to the extermination. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:19:07 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Paulino Vieira says that the success of Cesária has condemned the music of Cape Verde to extermination</media:keywords>
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        <title>Whale fishing in the rich cultural heritage of Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/whaling-fishing-in-the-rich-cultural-heritage-of-island-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/whaling-fishing-in-the-rich-cultural-heritage-of-island-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava in Cape Verde has a long history of whaling. Whaling activity began on the island in the late 18th century, when American and European whaling ships began visiting the region in search of whales. At the time, whaling was one of the main economic activities on the island, and many inhabitants worked as whalers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 08:55:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>CVMA 2023: Artists with “public misconduct” will not be nominated</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cvma-2023-artists-with-misconduct-public-will-not-be-nominated</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The organization of the CVMA informed today in Praia that artists whose public behavior and music are associated with “condemnable” social scourges, especially the consumption of drugs, alcohol and incitement to violence, will not be nominated this year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:20:45 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: ICCA organizes lecture on “Parental Accountability”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-icca-organizes-talk-on-parental-responsibility</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The delegation of the Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents (ICCA) will hold a lecture on Tuesday, in Nossa Senhora do Monte, in Brava, on the theme “children&amp;#39;s education these days”. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:58:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Carnaval: Grupo Carnavalesco da Furna “satisfied” with the exhibition in a year considered to be a recovery</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-carnaval-group-carnivalesco-da-furna-satisfied-with-the-exhibition-in-a-year-considered-recovery</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-carnaval-group-carnivalesco-da-furna-satisfied-with-the-exhibition-in-a-year-considered-recovery</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The leader of Grupo Carnavalesco da Furna considers the participation of the only official group in the Carnival parade this year to be positive, an assessment guided by the audience&amp;#39;s interaction during the presentation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:17:46 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Carnaval: Manuel Rodrigues Gomes School closes the little ones&amp;#39; parades</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-carnaval-school-manuel-rodrigues-gomes-closes-the-smallest-parades</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-carnaval-school-manuel-rodrigues-gomes-closes-the-smallest-parades</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The children of the Manuel Rodrigues Gomes School took to the streets of Nova Sintra today, cheering up the locals and ending the cycle of the Carnival parade for the little ones that started last Friday with the pre-school. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:14:47 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Carnaval: Escola Básica da Furna raises public awareness about “environmental sustainability” in its parade</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-carnaval-basic-school-of-furna-sensitizes-public-on-environmental-sustainability-in-your-parade</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-carnaval-basic-school-of-furna-sensitizes-public-on-environmental-sustainability-in-your-parade</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Escola Básica da Furna (EBF) took to the streets of Furna today to alert people to the need for “environmental sustainability”, the theme chosen for its Carnival parade and which was supported by the environmental association Biflores. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:27:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Carnaval: Grupo Carnavalesco da Furna guarantees that everything is ready to bring brightness and revelry to the people of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-carnaval-group-carnivalesco-da-furna-guarantees-that-everything-is-already-ready-to-bring-brightness-and-revelry-to-the-bravense-people</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The leader of the Furna Carnival Group assured today that they are already prepared to brighten the island, once again, with their brilliance, next Tuesday, 21st, an appointment scheduled at 4 pm, in Nova Sintra. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:26:07 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava/Carnaval: Electric trio with island musicians and DJs are the main attractions of King Momo&amp;#39;s party</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-carnival-electric-trio-with-island-musicians-and-djs-are-attractive-of-the-king-momo-festival</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-carnival-electric-trio-with-island-musicians-and-djs-are-attractive-of-the-king-momo-festival</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ An electric trio, with the participation of some musicians from the island, queen of drums and DJ&amp;#39;s, will be some of the attractions of Carnival on Ilha Brava, which this year has the parade of an official group. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:28:05 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Djim Job and Nadia at 10 Rocks</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/djim-job-and-nadia-at-10-rocks</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/djim-job-and-nadia-at-10-rocks</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ We are continuing our week of celebrations by having a Jamm Session honoring Nadia and Djim&amp;#39;s Birthday! Our Jamm Session Birthday Bash will be featuring some of our greatest house artists and we invite everyone to join in. Bring your voices and talents this Saturday February 18th at 10Rocks. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:27:22 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Carnaval/Brava: Pre&amp;School Parade welcomed Shrovetide to “Island of Flowers”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/carnival-brava-preschool-parade-welcomed-entrudo-on-island-of-flowers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/carnival-brava-preschool-parade-welcomed-entrudo-on-island-of-flowers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Children from kindergartens took to the streets of Nova Sintra and Nossa Senhora do Monte, in Brava, today, celebrating Carnival, with a basic parade, so as not to spend the season blank and to mark the post-covid recovery. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:20:53 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Carnival/Brava: Preschool Parade welcomes Shrovetide to “Ilha das Flores”</media:keywords>
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        <title>Kassav &amp; Short biography</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/kassav-biography-summary</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/kassav-biography-summary</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Kassav, a West Indian Creole word meaning “cassava” is a zouk band from Martinique and Guadeloupe formed in 1979. The original members of the band were Jocelyne Béroard, Jacob Desvarieux (deceased), Jean-Philippe Marthély, Patrick St. Éloi ( deceased), Jean-Claude Naïmro, and Georges Décimus (who is no longer part of the group) along with some other members, who remained a short time in the group. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:11:20 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Kassav, -, Biography, abridged</media:keywords>
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        <title>Valentine&amp;#39;s Day: Bravenses with several options to gift and surprise special people</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/são-valentim-bravenses-with-several-options-to-gift-and-surprise-special-persons</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/são-valentim-bravenses-with-several-options-to-gift-and-surprise-special-persons</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brave society is &amp;quot;enthusiastic&amp;quot; celebrating Valentine&amp;#39;s Day, with some gift options, but also lunches and dinners to celebrate this day dedicated to friendship and love. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:21:09 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Saint Valentine: Bravenses with several options to gift and surprise the special people</media:keywords>
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        <title>Saint Valentine: Celebrating love and friendship without restrictions imposed by the covid&amp;19 pandemic</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/são-valentim-celebrate-love-and-friendship-without-restrictions-imposed-by-the-covid-19-pandemic</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/são-valentim-celebrate-love-and-friendship-without-restrictions-imposed-by-the-covid-19-pandemic</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Hotels and restaurants in Cidade da Praia are prepared, as usual, to offer couples from Praia an “unforgettable” night since, this year, it will be possible to celebrate love without the restrictions imposed by covid-19. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:07:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Saint Valentine: Celebrating love and friendship without restrictions imposed by the pandemic of covid-19</media:keywords>
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        <title>Suzy Monteiro: official release of the single &amp;amp;quot;mae doce word&amp;amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/suzy-monteiro-lancamento-oficial-de-nha-singlemae-doce-word</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/suzy-monteiro-lancamento-oficial-de-nha-singlemae-doce-word</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Hello people, my friends.. people from Djabraba and cv in general... I am very pleased to announce this on the 25th of February. mother sweet word&amp;quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 23:23:01 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>The Hotel Cruz Grande Bar and Restaurant, synonymous with perfection and rest</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-bar-and-restaurant-of-the-cruz-grande-synonymous-of-perfection-and-rest</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-bar-and-restaurant-of-the-cruz-grande-synonymous-of-perfection-and-rest</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Hotel Cruz Grande Bar &amp;amp; Restaurant is carefully decorated because every detail is designed with you and your pleasure in mind. Located at the entrance to a hidden paradise (Cidade de Nova Sintra), our Bar &amp;amp; Restaurant is synonymous with perfection and rest, especially after an excursion around the island of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Cuzas di Djabraba A place is pa da show! Oto site is undi ki root sta Cuzas is tcheu…</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cuzas-di-djabraba-um-sitio-e-pa-da-show-oto-sitio-e-undi-ki-raiz-sta-cuzas-e-tcheu</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cuzas-di-djabraba-um-sitio-e-pa-da-show-oto-sitio-e-undi-ki-raiz-sta-cuzas-e-tcheu</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cuzas di DjabrabaUm sitio pa da show! Oto site is undi ki root staCuzas is tcheu… ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:21:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cuzas, di, Djabraba, Um, site, é, pa, da, show!, Oto, site, é, undi, ki, root, sta, Cuzas, é, bye…</media:keywords>
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        <title>MI KU PEDRA KU MAR &amp; Poem by Antonio Ribeiro</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mi-ku-pedra-ku-mar-poem-by-antonio-ribeiro</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mi-ku-pedra-ku-mar-poem-by-antonio-ribeiro</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Poem by Antonio Ribeiro, Mi Ku Pedra Ku Mar ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:22:15 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Bravenses once again celebrate “All Saints” with vigor thanks to the “good agricultural year”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravens-come-back-to-celebrate-all-the-saints-with-pujanca-thanks-to-the-good-agricultural-year</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The population of Brave today celebrates “All Saints&amp;#39; Day” with its “traditional snack”, as a way of “thanking” God and “asking for life, health and a good agricultural year” for next year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:40:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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