# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Disco Diaspora ★ Cabo Verde ★ MF Andrade ♫ 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Disco Diaspora ★ Cabo Verde ★ MF Andrade
Saturday 25.04.26 @ Mezrab
★

Join us on the dancefloor for the upcoming Disco Diaspora: Cabo Verde, curated by MF Andrade, a Rotterdam-based artist with roots in Cabo Verde who embodies this in-between cultural space.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AltAKg1lb88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUpP9w1GXQA

The connection between Cabo Verde and Rotterdam runs deep, shaped by decades of migration, music, and community. For many Cabo Verdeans in the diaspora, Rotterdam became a second home, a port where island rhythms met the pulse of a European metropolis. That cultural bridge also lives in the record industry. Labels like Morabeza Records played a crucial role in bringing Cabo Verdean music to Europe. As the first record label of Cabo Verde, it pressed and distributed records that travelled through diasporic
networks and independent record shops.

In many ways, these records were a form of resistance, preserving language, stories, and musical traditions during times of political struggle and migration, keeping the spirit of the islands alive far from home. They moved quietly across borders in suitcases, resurfaced at family gatherings, and filled dance floors where generations continue to meet.

Alongside this musical evolution, videoclip culture has become an increasingly vital extension of Cabo Verdean expression. Music videos act as visual postcards of both the islands and the diaspora, blending street life, coastal landscapes, and fashion with narratives
of migration, love, and resilience. Often produced with limited resources but abundant creativity, these videos circulate widely via platforms like YouTube and social media, allowing artists to bypass traditional industry structures and reach audiences across continents. In this space, authenticity outweighs polish. Neighborhoods, local dance styles, and community presence take center stage. Videoclips mirror the same transnational movement as the music itself, shot between Praia, Mindelo, Lisbon, Rotterdam, and beyond, reinforcing a shared cultural identity that exists across borders.

MF Andrade taps into this layered heritage through sound. His sets move fluidly between Cabo Verdean classics and overlooked gems, from the raw, driving energy of funaná to the smooth, playful swing of coladeira. Funaná pulses with a rebellious spirit, fast, percussive,
and impossible to stand still to, while coladeira leans into storytelling and groove. Together, they reflect the richness and evolution of Cabo Verdean music far beyond the islands.

Growing up between cultures has shaped his perspective and practice. Moving across disciplines, from painting to DJing and back, he has developed a distinct artistic language.
Today, he finds himself surrounded by a self-built archive of vinyl, co-founding FAROFFA, programming events, and working as a musical storyteller who connects sounds, histories, and people

https://www.instagram.com/disco.diaspora/
https://www.instagram.com/mf_andrade_/

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Doors: 21:30
Tickets: 10 EUR
Limited online student tickets: 7.50 EUR

♫

MUSIC TAGS
#FUNANA
#CABO VERDE
#COLADEIRA
#BATUKO
#ROTTERDAM
#TROPICAL
#VIDS
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amsterdam/disco-diaspora-★-cabo-verde-★-mf-andrade-♫/200029917507057
- **Event Categories**: Parties, Entertainment, Art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Amsterdam
- **state**: NH
- **country**: Netherlands
- **location**: Veemkade 576, 1019 BL Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **lat**: 52.37598
- **long**: 4.92758
- **full address**: Veemkade 576, 1019 BL Amsterdam, Netherlands, Veemkade 576, 1019 BL Amsterdam, Nederland, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Disco Diaspora ★ Cabo Verde ★ MF Andrade ♫  being held?
  - **A:** Disco Diaspora ★ Cabo Verde ★ MF Andrade ♫  takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Veemkade 576, 1019 BL Amsterdam, Netherlands, Veemkade 576, 1019 BL Amsterdam, Nederland, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Disco Diaspora ★ Cabo Verde ★ MF Andrade ♫ ?
  - **A:** Disco Diaspora ★ Cabo Verde ★ MF Andrade ♫  is organized by Mezrab.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Disco Diaspora ★ Cabo Verde ★ MF Andrade ♫  is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Amsterdam, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Disco Diaspora ★ Cabo Verde ★ MF Andrade ♫  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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