Cabo Verde Mourns Pascoal Fernandes, Cimboa Guardian
Presidente da República O Presidente da República, José Maria Neves, disse ter recebido com profunda consternação a notícia do falecimento de Domingos Pascoal Fernandes, carinhosamente conhecido por Mestre Pascoal, uma das mais emblemáticas figuras da cultura cabo-verdiana e guardião de um dos mais singulares instrumentos da tradição musical nacional: a cimboa. Na sua página na rede social, o Chefe de Estado escreveu que Pascoal Fernandes dedicou grande parte do seu legado à
Cabo Verde is mourning the loss of Domingos Pascoal Fernandes, widely known as Mestre Pascoal, a prominent figure in Cape Verdean culture. President José Maria Neves expressed deep sorrow, recognizing Fernandes as a guardian of the cimboa, a unique national musical instrument. Fernandes dedicated much of his life to constructing, preserving, and promoting the cimboa, ensuring a vital part of Cape Verde's cultural heritage remained alive, particularly in São Domingos municipality. Known also as an accomplished guitarist, he is remembered as an upright man deeply connected to his roots, leaving an invaluable legacy for future generations. His last public performance was on May 28th at the International Meeting of Atlantic Creolity. The Cape Verdean Armed Forces also conveyed their condolences, remembering him as retired Captain Domingos Ressureição Andrade da Silva Fernandes. The Cape Verdean Music Society (SCM) similarly expressed profound regret, hailing him as a notable cultural reference and tireless protector of the cimboa.
The death of Mestre Pascoal represents a significant loss for Cape Verdean culture, particularly concerning the preservation of traditional music and the unique cimboa instrument.
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