Atlantic Journey: Photo Essay

Feature December 31, 2015

This set of photographs documents our 2015 Atlantic journey from Cape Town to Namibia and Cape Verde. For the music and stories behind these images, stream or download Afropop's <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/23113/an-atlantic-journey-from-cape-town-to-cape-verde/" target="_blank">Atlantic Journey program</a>.  Here, we won't say much. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words... CAPE TOWN <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CapeTown_Luderitz-11991.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23121" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CapeTown_Luderitz-11991.jpg" alt="Cape Town and Table Mountain from the harbor." height="366" width="600"></a> Cape Town and Table Mountain from the harbor. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_jazzers.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23126" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_jazzers.jpg" alt="The Solomon Peterson Quartet, playing goema and jazz on the wharf at Cape Town, as they have for 40 years." height="450" width="600"></a> The Solomon Peterson Quartet, playing goema and jazz on the wharf at Cape Town, as they have for 40 years. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/C_KyleShepherd1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23119" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/C_KyleShepherd1.jpg" alt="C_KyleShepherd1" height="643" width="600"></a> <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_KyleShepherd2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23127" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_KyleShepherd2.jpg" alt="Kyle Shepherd Trio live in Cape Town. Sublime!" height="445" width="600"></a> Kyle Shepherd Trio live in Cape Town. Sublime! <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/MamaGoema.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-23148" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/MamaGoema.jpg" alt="Mama Goema , the marvelous film sampled in our radio program." height="392" width="261"></a> Mama Goema, the marvelous film sampled in our radio program. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_Mac_guitar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23129" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_Mac_guitar.jpg" alt="The amazing Mac McKenzie, a star o the film Mama Goema and of our broadcast." height="800" width="600"></a> The amazing Mac McKenzie, a star of the film Mama Goema and of our broadcast. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_Mac_Derek.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23128" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_Mac_Derek.jpg" alt="Mac, his wife Renatta, and guitarist Derek Gripper. This church is Mac's home, where he composes for orchestra and reminisces about his rock 'n' roll youth..." height="450" width="600"></a> Mac, his wife Renatta, and guitarist Derek Gripper. This church in the town of Darling is Mac's home, where he composes for orchestra and reminisces about his rock 'n' roll youth... <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_CapeFlats.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-23124" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_CapeFlats.jpg" alt="The Cape Flats, where so many Cape Town musicians, including Mac, earned a living in small venues during and after apartheid." height="455" width="607"></a> The Cape Flats, where so many Cape Town musicians, including Mac, earned a living in small venues during and after apartheid. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_Derek-R.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23125" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CT_Derek-R.jpg" alt="Derek Gripper and _____ rehearsing a Toumani Diabate kora piece, arranged for two guitars." height="450" width="600"></a> Derek Gripper and Reza Khota rehearsing a Toumani Diabate kora piece, arranged for two guitars. NAMIBIA <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Namibia_Luderitz.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23154" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Namibia_Luderitz.jpg" alt="Luderitz, Namibia--Germany meets Africa!" height="380" width="600"></a> Luderitz, Namibia--Germany meets Africa! <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CapeTown_Luderitz-12069.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23122" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CapeTown_Luderitz-12069.jpg" alt="Elemotho Galelekwe, chilling in Luderitz." height="450" width="600"></a> Elemotho Galelekwe, chilling in Luderitz. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Namibia_WalvisBay.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23155" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Namibia_WalvisBay.jpg" alt="Walvis Bay. The port with the towering dunes of the Namib Desert in the background." height="380" width="600"></a> Walvis Bay. The port with the towering dunes of the Namib Desert in the background. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Namibia1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23156" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Namibia1.jpg" alt="....a little Namibian humor. Don't miss this eatery in Swakopmund. " height="450" width="600"></a> ....a little Namibian humor. Don't miss this eatery in Swakopmund. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Namibia_EleDunes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23153" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Namibia_EleDunes.jpg" alt="Elemotho on the dunes..." height="397" width="600"></a> Elemotho on the dunes... <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/ElemothoDunes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23134" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/ElemothoDunes.jpg" alt="Elemotho Galelekwe and band making music in the dunes" height="397" width="600"></a> Elemotho Galelekwe and band making music in the dunes CAPE VERDE <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Booby.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23118" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Booby.jpg" alt="A booby leads the way..." height="352" width="600"></a> A booby leads the way... <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CV_Praia.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23132" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CV_Praia.jpg" alt="Praia, Cape Verde" height="397" width="600"></a> Praia, Cape Verde <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CV_KrioloJazz.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23131" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CV_KrioloJazz.jpg" alt="Festival poster. You can't believe how much live music goes on in Cabo Verde." height="764" width="600"></a> Festival poster. You can't believe how much live music goes on in Cape Verde. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CV_Batuque.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23130" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/CV_Batuque.jpg" alt="Batuque, roots African music for women on the island of Praia." height="450" width="600"></a> Batuque, roots African music for women on the island of Praia. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/ElidaAlameida.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23135" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/ElidaAlameida.jpg" alt="A rising star in Cape Verdean music in 2015" height="646" width="550"></a> A rising star in Cape Verdean music in 2015 <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/ZeLuis.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23139" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/ZeLuis.jpg" alt="Ze Luis, a veteran, and positively one of the most alluring voices among many alluring voices on these blessed islands..." height="777" width="600"></a> Ze Luis, a veteran, and positively one of the most alluring voices among many alluring voices on these blessed islands... <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Mindelo_paint.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-23138" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Mindelo_paint.jpg" alt="On to Mindelo, birthplace of Cesaria Evora and the musical heart of Cape Verde--on the island of Sao Vicente." height="399" width="600"></a> On to Mindelo, birthplace of Cesaria Evora and the musical heart of Cape Verde--on the island of Sao Vicente. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/AJ_Feature2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23114" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/AJ_Feature2.jpg" alt="Port of MIndelo" height="430" width="540"></a> Port of Mindelo <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Capoeira1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-23123" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Capoeira1.jpg" alt="Capoeira, by way of Brazil, in Mindelo." height="842" width="607"></a> Capoeira, by way of Brazil, in Mindelo. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Jenifer_sings.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23136" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Jenifer_sings.jpg" alt="Jenifer Solidade sings in Mindelo, her home town." height="584" width="600"></a> Jenifer Solidade sings in Mindelo, her home town. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/JSolidade_HitTheRoad.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23137" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/JSolidade_HitTheRoad.jpg" alt="Jenifer's breakout 2014 hit, a cover of "Hit the Road, Jack" retooled to call out abusive Cape Verdean men." height="523" width="600"></a> Jenifer's breakout 2014 hit, a cover of "Hit the Road, Jack" retooled to call out abusive Cape Verdean men. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Cape-Verde-logo.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23120" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/06/Cape-Verde-logo.jpg" alt="Cape-Verde-logo" height="385" width="600"></a>