funana
what it is
The Funaná is a music and dance genre from Cape Verde. Funaná is an accordion-based music. It is perhaps the most upbeat form of Cape Verdean music and bears a resemblance to American zydeco, while being less blues-based and maintaining a closer connection with West African music.
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questions
What is funana?
The Funaná is a music and dance genre from Cape Verde. Funaná is an accordion-based music. It is perhaps the most upbeat form of Cape Verdean music and bears a resemblance to American zydeco, while being less blues-based and maintaining a closer connection with West African music.
What are good funana albums to start with?
Try Fundu Baxu by Ferro Gaita, Scúru Fitchádu by Scúru Fitchádu, Nha Destin by Américo Brito & Djarama, and OST45002 Nhu Djon / Volta Pa Terra by Conjunto Jovens Africanos.
Who are some women making funana?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/funana/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making funana, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21