Guinea-Bissau celebrates legendary independence-era musician
by editors@theworld.org (Ricci Shryock) from The World: Latest Stories on (#78Y25)
One of the Guinea-Bissau's most important songwriters was Jose Carlos Schwarz. His politically-charged songs helped the country win its 11-year independence war against Portugal in 1974. A group of musicians from the West African country is now celebrating his legacy. From Lisbon, Ricci Shryock reports.