Members of Simentera come from many walks of life. Not only are they accomplished musicians, they also work in a variety of professions including law, architecture, engineering, medicine, and others. They are one of the few Cape Verdean groups committed to living in their country forever. This may sound like an odd distinction, but the forces they are up against are enormous. Cape Verde was the last African nation to gain independence from European colonial powers - a factor that has contributed to enthusiasm in national identity.

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