In the Netherlands the band Splash 1990! established guiding Cape Verdean solo artists. About half of the members come from the Livity group has given a new dimension to the Cape Verdean pop singer Jorge Neto. Splash! mastered a wide variety of musical styles. At Capeverdean genres as Funaná and coladeira elements are added from reggae, Antilliaanse zouk, salsa and American soul. After years of
… performances at festivals and in clubs was Splash! ready for a debut album in 1996 Simplicidade came from. The second soul-like album Nha Terra K Chuba was received very well internationally and gave Splash! a silver plate for the successful sales in Europe in 1998. In 2001 Contradiçao came from a mix of traditional and contemporary styles. Splash! currently consists of Djoy Delgado, Grace Evora, Johnny Fonseca, Danilo Tavares, Manu Soares and Dina Medina. Some of these close friends also make solo albums. (SvdP)more
