Bana (singer)

Bana
Born
Adriano Gonçalves

(1932-03-05)5 March 1932
Mindelo, Portuguese Cape Verde
OriginCape Verde
Died13 July 2013(2013-07-13) (aged 81)
Loures, Portugal
GenresMorna, Coladeira
OccupationSinger
Years active1949–2013
LabelDiscos Monte Cara

Adriano Gonçalves (5 March 1932 – 13 July 2013), known by his stage name Bana and called the "King of Morna", was a Cape Verdean singer and performer of the morna style, the plaintive, melodic lament which is a staple musical style of the country.

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