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POLON® - GIL SEMEDO {GAZADJU Special Edition Collection} 𝗚𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗢 - 𝗖𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗢 𝗚𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗼 e un di kes artista mas influenti di muzika kauberdianu, konxedu pa rivolusiona panorama musikal ku si stilu úniku, "𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴". Duranti si karera, Gil kativa jerason ku si muzika ki ta mustura tradison, modernidadi i inerjia kontajianti. Si kantiga torna un inu na diaspora i pa tudu mosinhus ki ta identifika ku kultura kauberdianu. Es video li ta silebra kaminhada, talentu i inpaktu di Gil, baskudjandu mumentu xavi i legadu ki ta kontinua ta inspira fas i tudu mundu. Un omenaji a un verdaderu íkoni di-nos muzika. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴! AVAILABLE NOW YouTube poloncv ©️ 2025 POLON EMBRACE THE RHYTHM 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘃.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗼 is one of 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 in Cape Verdean music, known for revolutionizing the music scene with his unique style, "𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴". Throughout his career, he has 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 with music that blends tradition, modernity, and contagious energy. His songs have become anthems for the diaspora and for all who identify with Cape Verdean culture. This video celebrates Gil Semedo's journey, talent, and impact, highlighting key moments and the legacy that continues to inspire fans around the world. 𝗔 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰. GUEST: Gil Semedo MIX & MASTERING: Nuno Miranda VOICE RECORDING: Nuno Miranda VIDEO & DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Nuno Miranda MUSIC: Gil Semedo - Menina, Obrigado, Sugar Baby, Cabo Verde Abensuado, Dis-in-ten-di-men-tu & Nos é ke nos SPECIAL THANKS: Sai Rodrigues, Melanie Lima, Linda Malherbe & Belvedere Huis Rotterdam

POLON® 𝗟𝗨𝗥𝗔 has embraced the rhythm. Between the solstice and the equinox there is a sound that rings in an echo, that calls, connects and unites us. As spiritual beings having a physical experience, it is important that we are attentive and prepared to receive it. Stay connected... We are very excited to introduce you as the official ambassador of the 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗸𝘂 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗟𝘂𝗿𝗮. Coming Soon March 27th, stay tuned on YouTube poloncv. Like and subscribe! 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗞𝗨 “Nu nase nu atxa-l. Nu ta more, nu ta dexa-l. Model: @lura_criola Photographer: @max.fmaximiano Special guest: @banderinha_panafrikanista Creative Assistant @naylamejias MUA @dixnxsousx & @mleonorgr Special thanks Dona Rosa & Anilda

POLON® Na poial si Santa Catrina undi mimoria di onti ta da kontron ku di manhan, un lenda ta argi. 𝗚𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗢 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗛𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗠 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗼 GAZADJU COLLECTION - Special Color Edition Coming soon! In the streets of Santa Catarina, where memory meets the future, a legend rises. 𝗚𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗢 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗛𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗠 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 GAZADJU COLLECTION - Special Color Edition Coming soon!

POLON® 𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞 - KOLESON BATUKU Txabeta ka podi para! Koleson di 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗸𝘂 𝗱𝗷𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶 𝗻𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘂 𝗼𝘁𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝘀 (). Movidu pa ritimu, reziliensia i pa inerjia koletivu, es koleson ta presta omenaji a un di kes sprison kultural mas forti di-nos rais. Pa bo ki staba ku xintidu kansadu, rabata di bo anti xuxu ferga odju. 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙠𝙪 𝙠𝙞 𝙠𝙖 𝙩𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙭𝙞 𝙠𝙖 𝙩𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙙𝙪 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙪 𝙣𝙖 𝙧𝙪𝙖! The txabeta never stopped. The Batuku collection is now officially restocked. Driven by rhythm, resistance and collective energy, this collection pays tribute to one of the most powerful cultural expressions of our roots. Every piece carries movement, history and identity beyond the fabric. After being sold out and receiving countless messages asking for its return, the collection is finally back in limited quantities. For those who have been waiting, this is the moment. AVAILABLE NOW! EMBRACE THE RHYTHM 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘃.𝗰𝗼𝗺

POLON® 𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞 - KOLESON FUNANÁ Ritimu di FUNANÁ dja torna zini! Stock di koleson Funaná dja sta 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗷𝗮 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 () Dipos di txeu pididu, gosi bu podi rabata di bo dentu'l mare (kuantidadi limitadu) Inspiradu na inerjia, movimentu i identidadi di Funaná, es koleson ta riprizenta, sprison, memória i prizensa. Si bu fadjaba na primeru bes, ka bu norostia mas! 𝙎𝙞 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪 𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙖 𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙣, 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙞 𝙠𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞 𝙣𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖 𝙥𝙖 𝙚𝙡. The rhythm is back. ⚡️ The Funaná collection has officially been restocked () After many requests, the pieces are finally available again in limited quantities. Inspired by the energy, movement and identity carried by funaná, this collection represents much more than clothing, it is expression, memory and presence. If you missed it the first time, this is your chance. Available now! EMBRACE THE RHYTHM 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘃.𝗰𝗼𝗺

POLON® 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘 - MINDELO Porto Grande e korason ekonomiku di Mindelo. Konsideradu un di kes midjor portu natural di Atlantiku, ki ta dizinpenha un papel tamanhu na rotas maritimu internasional, na abastesimentu di barku i na dizinvolvimentu kultural di Cabo Verde, ta kontribui pa kumersiu, muzika, migrason i identidade kaboverdianu. "A shipment on the docks of Porto Grande in 1980. Porto Grande is one of the vital ports of the Republic of Cape Verde and provides both inter-island as well as international trading." ©David Baxter

POLON® 𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗗𝗜 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥 - BURU Oxi 𝟭 𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗶 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗼 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲, nu ta lova ka so sforsu umanu mas tanbi papel di buru na komunidadi rural. Un animal txeu bes subistimadu, ki ta 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘇𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗶 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹, un meiu di transporti fundamental pa karega karga sima agu, padja, kumida i otu bens. Si prizensa ta rifleti ligason entri omi i tera, ta riprizenta valor sima rezistensia i dignidadi. Valoriza buru e 𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶 𝘀𝗶 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗸𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘇𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗸𝗶 𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗸𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘂 i ta garanti sobrivivensia di txeu familia. 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗶 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿! 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬 - DONKEY Today, May 1st, on Workers’ Day in Cabo Verde, not only human effort is recognized, but also the essential role of the donkey in rural communities. Often underestimated, this animal symbolizes resilience, humility, and tireless work, serving as a fundamental means of transport for carrying water, food, and other goods. Its presence reflects the connection between people and the land, representing values such as resilience and dignity. Valuing the donkey is also recognizing invisible forms of labor that sustain daily life and ensure the survival of many families. Happy International Workers’ Day!

Cabo Verde Chronicles , 1980 Santiago and Sao Nicolau @vintageafricanwomen Photos from David Baxter's Archives #capeverde #archipelago #africanislands #praia #caboverde

POLON® 𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟 - BOA VISTA Vila Rabil e 𝘂𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘂 𝗸𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶 na ilia di Boa Vista. Konxedu pa si 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮, Rabil ta 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮 𝘁é𝗸𝗻𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 trasmitidu pa jerasons. Oleiru lokal ta produzi skultura uniku di baru, ki ta rifleti 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘂. Alen di valor kultural, artiznatu ta riprizenta un 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂 pa txeu familia na vila, ta susti bibu tradison i kontribui pa 𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗹. 𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟 - BOA VISTA Located on the island of Boa Vista, the village of Rabil is an important cultural and traditional center. Known for its strong connection to craftsmanship, especially ceramics, Rabil preserves ancestral techniques passed down through generations. Local potters create unique clay pieces that reflect Cape Verdean identity. Beyond its cultural value, craftsmanship provides an important source of income for many families, helping sustain traditions and support the local economy.

POLON® 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗫𝗨 - MAKAKU VERDI Santxu, makaku o "Txiku" pa alguns, kes li e nomi ki nu ta uza pa difini makaku verdi (Chlorocebus sabaeus) li na Cabo Verde. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗱𝘂 𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗢𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝗲𝗰 𝗫𝗩𝗜, santxu spadja na txada sen mantxontxa, di maneras ki kria prublema pa agrikultoris lokal, undi es fika ku fama di praga ki 𝘁𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗮 𝗸𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗶 𝗸𝗼𝗱𝗷𝗲𝘁𝗮. Apezar d'es ta 𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗳𝗶𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶 𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗸𝘂, santxu ten 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮 𝗲𝗸𝗼𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘂 𝗶 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗶 di arkipelagu. Spertu ki nen xuxu, bon adapitador, ku kabelu ta limia sverdiadu na sol, santxu torna 𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗸𝘂 𝗻𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮. DJA BU KUSTUMA ODJA SANTXU DI PERTU O NA TXADA ALGUN BES? 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗞𝗘𝗬𝗦 Introduced in the 16th century from West Africa, green monkeys became symbols of Santiago and Brava islands. Lacking natural predators, their population surged, leading to direct conflict with local agriculture, where they are viewed as pests that destroy crops. Although they present environmental and economic challenges, they hold significant value for ecotourism and the archipelago's biodiversity. Their adaptive intelligence and unique greenish-tinted fur make them distinctive figures in Cape Verde's modern wildlife.

POLON® 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗔 𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗔 Duranti epoka kolonial na Guiné Bissau txeu kabuverdianu imigra pabia di difikuldadi ki tinha na arkipelagu. Ku un diterminadu nivel di skolaridadi, es konsigi trabadju na kargus administrativu i djuda guvernu kolonial. Es rabadidja das algun statutu i vantaji, mas tanbi kria diferensa ku populason lokal. Tivi troka di kultura, mas tanbi konflitu. Mas tardi kes diferensa foi kestionadu na luta pa indipendensia, lideradu pa Amilcar Cabral. Apezar di un ligason storiku txeu forti i union pa mesmu movimentu di libertason, ti oxi Cabo Verde i Guiné Bissau inda teni "karga na purga". During the colonial period in Guinea-Bissau, many Cape Verdeans from Cape Verde moved there because of difficulties in their homeland. As they had more education, many worked in administrative jobs and helped the colonial government. This gave them some advantages but also created differences with the local population. There was cultural exchange, but also conflict. Later, these differences were questioned during the struggle for independence, led by Amílcar Cabral. Despite a very strong historical connection and unity through the same liberation movement, Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau still have issues to resolve.

POLON® 𝗚𝗔𝗭𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗨 𝗖é𝗹é𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟱𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗹'𝗶𝗻𝗱é𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗽-𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁 Portez l'emblème national du Cap-Vert : courage et espoir. Il incarne la force et l'espoir. Chaque détail représente des histoires de dépassement de soi, de traversées de mers et de rêves réalisés. EMBRACE THE RHYTHM 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘃.𝗰𝗼𝗺 Model: @_verdean 𝗚𝗔𝗭𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗨 Gazadja ku 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗼 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲 e lanbuxa na alma di un povu ki nasi di koraji i speransa. E 𝘅𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗶 mesmu na dia friu. Kada detali ta riprizenta storia di superason, mar trabesadu i sonhu konkistadu. EMBRACE THE RHYTHM 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘃.𝗰𝗼𝗺 Model: @_verdean