COSMOS Embassy: Tabanka Records (Cabo Verde, CV)
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Tabanka Records is a project founded in Amadora, Portugal, in mid-2019 by Mama Demba (River Ramos) and Henrique Silva. Originally conceived as a vinyl record shop, it quickly evolved into a platform for music production, creation and artist promotion, acting as a bridge between the past and present of African music, with a strong focus on Lusophone cultures—the communities connected by the Portuguese language and shared historical ties—particularly the Cabo Verdean one. Its portfolio includes projects such as Acácia Maior, Mama Demba, Landa, Rally Fantasia, and ArapucaGongon, alongside an extensive collection of records from the 1970s to the 1990s, which serve as constant sources of inspiration for new creations and collaborations. Tabanka Records’ parties are known for blending vinyl and digital, the old and the new, electronic and organic sounds—always driven by a free, danceable, and inclusive spirit.
