Eddy Moreno
Cape Verdean musician
Eddy Moreno born Adolfo de Jon Xalino (1915–1983) was a famous Cape Verdean singer. He belonged to the Xalino family of singers. His greatest singles included "Arriola" and "Grandeza", both appeared in the album Nos Festa in 1981.
Moreno was the first to record in the Sanjon (Saint John) music style.
Biography
Lobo was born in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente, he first appeared in music and theater. After his theatrical appearance, he became a singer and a musician and a pioneer in Cape Verdean music history.
Moreno recorded many traditional coladeira and morna songs in the 1950s and the 1960s. He appeared with other singers including Djuta Silva, Armando de Jon Xalino, Eduardo de Jon Xalino, Xante Xalino and Zuca Xalino.
He lived at 35 Rua de Moeda. Other Cape Verdean singers came to the place including Cesária Évora, former girlfriend of Eduardo de Hon Xalino, Bana, Djô d'Eloy, Luis Morais and Manuel de Novas (also as Manuel d'Novas).
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