In honor of Black History Month, afro-house DJ 4Rain has unveiled an emotional DJ mix recorded in Cidade Velha, a symbolic location of his Cape Verdean roots, as well as for the black community all around the world.
4Rain recently unveiled a captivating DJ mix that pays homage to his roots, filmed in Cidade Velha, a historic town located on the west coast of Santiago Island in Cape Verde.
Cidade Velha is an important place in the history of slavery, as millions of slaves were sold here. It was here that the destiny of each slave was determined, whether they would become Americans, Caribbeans, or inhabitants of Central or South America.
Each of the black peoples of these countries had their fate linked to Cidade Velha. In this video, 4Rain managed to capture the very essence of his African origins and create a musical atmosphere that recalls the warm rhythms of traditional music on the island but especially on the continent.
The DJ set combines modern and classic. Afro house sounds, creating a unique experience for listeners, under the watchful eyes of the mayor of the city of Cidade Velha, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs José Brito.
Speaking about meeting the former Minister, 4Rain says, “Just before the show, he gave me a tour of the castle and told me the whole story of the city. I was very moved, I also met Jorginho, who taught me a lot about these stories that remained in the shadows“.
The artist also added about the performance set that “it was a very emotional shoot for me, I shed a few tears“.
The mix was filmed in an exceptional setting with the sea in the background and the verdant mountains of the island in the background. The views of Fogo Island, just across from Santiago, are breathtaking.
Watch the DJ set below!
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