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Meet Tito Paris, the iconic Cape Verdean performer born Aristides Paris in Mindelo on May 30, 1963. A leading Lusophone ambassador of Cape Verdean music, Tito has shaped the sound of morna, coladeira, and funaná by blending traditional Cape Verdean rhythms with jazz, Latin, and Portuguese influences. Since 1982, he has captivated audiences worldwide with a voice and artistry that are unmistakable in the Lusophone music scene. As a respected cultural figure, he was named a Commander of the Portuguese Order of Merit in 2017 for services to Lusophone culture. Tito’s career spans three decades of acclaimed albums, collaborations, and live performances that continue to push the genre forward.