Luc Barney

Luc Barney came from Mindelo, a coastal town in Cape Verde, where he grew up hearing the traditional rhythms of morna and funaná. He started singing at local gatherings and festivals, developing a voice that would later carry those Cape Verdean sounds to wider audiences.

In the 1990s, he caught attention in France and released his self-titled debut album in 1994. The record blended his roots with contemporary arrangements, and it found enough listeners to establish him internationally. His song "Les Africains" came out in 1996 and became his most recognized work, often described as an anthem for the African diaspora.

He kept recording through the 2000s, with albums like "Nós Tradison" and "Semente" showing his continued connection to Cape Verdean traditions alongside other material like "Ah! Le Petit Vin Blanc" and "Bei mir bist du schön."