Kriol Jazz Festival

The Kriol Jazz Festival is a music festival held annually in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. It is a significant cultural event that showcases a blend of Kriol music and jazz, attracting both local and international artists. The festival aims to promote Cape Verdean culture and establish the nation as a hub for musical exchange. The Kriol Jazz Festival, along with the Atlantic Music Expo, makes Cape Verde a vibrant center for global music. In April 2026, the festival took place from the 9th to the 11th, featuring performances by notable artists such as Ismaël Lo from Senegal and the Congolese group "Les autres étoiles du Zaire." These events highlight Cape Verde's ambition to use culture, particularly music, as a driver for economic development and a tool for diplomacy in a time of global economic challenges.