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An Atlantic archipelago off West Africa, Cabo Verde consists of volcanic islands with contrasting landscapes, from cultivated slopes to arid expanses. Creole languages, migration and relationships with the diaspora shape a culture in which individual islands retain their own accents and practices. Morna combines poetry with music to express themes such as separation, attachment and remembrance. Other rhythms, including funaná, show that the musical heritage is broader than this one familiar expression. Morabeza describes a welcoming way of relating to people, made tangible through conversation and meals. Cachupa combines maize, beans and variable ingredients, with fish, meat and predominantly vegetable versions. Its slow cooking and household adaptations make it a widely shared culinary reference. Seafood dishes and maize preparations differ according to island resources and local preferences. Large pots prepared for celebrations bring relatives and neighbours together. Recipes carried by migrants also continue connections with households at home, making a familiar dish a means of maintaining relationships across the Atlantic.