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9 artists from 8 countries

One more time in April, the city of Praia is getting ready to enjoy unique moments of quality music of different nations and origins, as well as musical fusion, exchanges of experiences and healthy conviviality involving musicians, producers, journalists and visitors.

FEATURED ARTISTS

They will be with us to celebrate the best in jazz creole, all of them know how to bring you into their world.

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ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ

Cuba
Fri 10 - 20:30

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MARGARETH MENEZES

Brazil
Fri 10 - 23:10

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SAAD TIOULY

Morocco
Sat 11 - 23:59

TRIBUTE TO

ZECA DI NHA REINALDA

The Kriol Jazz Festival 2026 pays tribute to Zeca Di Nha Reinalda, one of the most iconic personalities of Cabo Verdean music. This choice recognizes his historical and cultural importance, reinforcing the festival's commitment to valuing national music and Cabo Verdean identity.

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Don't miss our 14th edition, opportunities to see these artists are rare, access the festival and live unforgettable moments.

Remember: the first day of the festival (Apr 10) is free and open to everyone!

Day 11

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  • Ceuzany
  • Alfredo Rodriguez
  • Margareth Menezes
  • Les Quatre Étoiles du Zaïre
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OUR LAST INFO

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WHAT THEY SAID

Since 2009, their reactions are fabulous and encourage us to always go a little further!

Crowds coming from around the world Cabo Verde hits the jazz festival circuit: Kriol Jazz Festival has been running since 2009, attracting crowds from around the world and internationally recognized musicians

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CNN Business

The festival has established itself as a reference The festival testifies to the richness of miscegenation and its contribution to music and society

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Radio France Internationale

An important and proud relationship with music Cabo Verde – tiny Atlantic islands where people breathe music and where there is a greater number of musicians per square kilometer than any other country in the world

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CNN Travel

A true crossroads between three continents With the Atlantic Music Expo, the Kriol Jazz Festival has succeeded in putting Cabo Verde back on the music world map, a true crossroads between Latin America, Africa and Europe

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Le Soir, Belgique

The best music from around the world KJF became one of the 25 best festivals in the world

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Songlines Magazine

Every year in Praia a week with exceptional music The KJF allows Cabo Verdean musicians to confront the outside world and gradually abandon the idea that you have to do American hip-hop or West Indian zouk to make a career

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Radio France Internationale