Vuca Pinheiro launches a two-CD collection on a special night at the Riviera Restaurant in East Providence
Bravense musician and composer Vuca Pinheiro, one of the most respected figures in Cape Verdean music in the diaspora, is preparing to mark another important chapter in his artistic career with the official launch of a collection of two CDs, at an event that will take place on April 11, 2026, at the Riviera Restaurant in East Providence, USA.
Radical for several years in the USA, Vuca Pinheiro has been a true ambassador for the culture of the island of Brava, bringing morna, coladeira and other traditional Cape Verdean sounds to the stages of the diaspora, without ever losing the emotional and artistic connection to his roots. This new collection emerges as a work of maturity, bringing together themes that reflect different phases of his musical career, as well as the evolution of his style over the years.
According to the information gathered, the two CDs include unpublished songs and reinterpretations of striking themes, addressing topics such as longing, love, emigration, hope and Cape Verdean identity - elements that have always been at the heart of Vuca Pinheiro's work. The collection represents not only a record release, but also a historical and emotional record of the artist's contribution to Bravense and national music.
The launch event promises to be an evening of cultural celebration, bringing together members of the Cape Verdean community, lovers of traditional music and special guests. As well as the official presentation of the CDs, the public will be able to enjoy live performances, in an atmosphere of conviviality and appreciation of Cape Verdean music, in one of the region's best-known venues for community events.
For many Bravenses in the diaspora, Vuca Pinheiro is seen as a symbol of cultural resistance, someone who, even far from his homeland, continues to sing of Brava, its people and its stories. The choice of East Providence, an area with a strong Cape Verdean presence, reinforces the community and identity character of the event.
Bravanews is closely following this launch, which represents another victory for Bravense culture across borders and a source of pride for the island of Brava. The release of Vuca Pinheiro's two-CD compilation confirms that Cape Verdean music is still alive, creative and deeply connected to its roots, even in the diaspora.
The event on April 11, 2026 promises to be marked as a special date on the cultural agenda of the Cape Verdean community in the United States, celebrating the talent, persistence and musical legacy of a Brava artist who continues to honor his land through music.
