Photos From Lisbon

Feature December 21, 2015

<a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/IMG_6850.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26828" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/IMG_6850-1024x637.jpg" alt="Heroes of Cape Verdean music fill a mural in one of Lisbon’s many African restaurants." height="398" width="640"></a> Heroes of Cape Verdean music fill a mural in one of Lisbon’s many African restaurants. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/IMG_6919.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26829" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/IMG_6919-768x1024.jpg" alt="Wilson Vilares from Celeste/Mariposa sorts through records at the Feira de Ladra." height="853" width="640"></a> Wilson Vilares from Celeste/Mariposa sorts through records at the Feira de Ladra. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/IMG_6958.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26830" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/IMG_6958-1024x768.jpg" alt="Posters from past shows line the walls at B.Leza, a legendary african club in Lisbon." height="480" width="640"></a> Posters from past shows line the walls at B.Leza, a legendary African club in Lisbon. [<a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/IMG_6982.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26831" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/IMG_6982-768x1024.jpg" alt="Tony Tavares, a musician from Cape Verde, demonstrates the true meaning of funana." height="853" width="640"></a> Tony Tavares, a musician from Cape Verde, demonstrates the true meaning of funana. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/mi.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26832" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/mi-1024x685.jpg" alt="Miguel Isodoro, one of the cities most avid record collectors, shows off some choice cuts." height="428" width="640"></a> Miguel Isodoro, one of the cities most avid record collectors, shows off some choice cuts. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/gu.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26833" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/gu-1024x477.jpg" alt="Guinean women selling kola nuts on the side of one of Lisbon’s major squares. Once you start looking, the influence of African culture is everywhere in the city." height="298" width="640"></a> Guinean women selling kola nuts on the side of one of Lisbon’s major squares. Once you start looking, the influence of African culture is everywhere in the city. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/ang1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26834" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/ang1-1024x685.jpg" alt="Speakers at a protest against the government of Angola." height="428" width="640"></a> Speakers at a protest against the government of Angola. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/eh.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26835" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/eh-1024x1013.jpg" alt="DJ Maboku and DJ Lilicox (of CDM Productions). Two brilliant producers who release music through Principe Discos." height="633" width="640"></a> DJ Maboku and DJ Lilicox of CDM Productions. Two brilliant producers who release music through Principe Discos. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/nid.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26836" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/nid-1024x685.jpg" alt="Nidia Minaj, one of Principe Discos’ youngest producers, poses in “her ghetto.”" height="428" width="640"></a> Nidia Minaj, one of Principe Discos’ youngest producers, poses in “her ghetto.” <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/di.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26837" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/di-1024x768.jpg" alt="Suburban housing projects were meant to help Lisbon’s African population, but often served to isolate them." height="480" width="640"></a> Suburban housing projects were meant to help Lisbon’s African population, but often served to isolate them. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/saa.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26838" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/saa-768x1024.jpg" alt="Lux is well…Deluxe. One of the largest clubs in Lisbon’s downtown." height="853" width="640"></a> Lux is well…deluxe. One of the largest clubs in Lisbon’s downtown. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/fra.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26839" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/fra-1024x685.jpg" alt="Francisco Sousa and Maio Coope, a musician from Guinea Bissau." height="428" width="640"></a> Francisco Sousa and Maio Coope, a musician from Guinea Bissau. <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/celeste.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-26840" src="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/migrated-uploads/2015/12/celeste-1024x806.jpg" alt="Celeste/Mariposa in full flight at one of their Afro:Baille Dance Parties." height="504" width="640"></a> Celeste/Mariposa in full flight at one of their Afro:Baille dance parties.