Lela Violão, born Manuel Tomás da Cruz, was a prominent Cape Verdean singer and composer known for his contributions to traditional music and violin playing, despite losing his middle finger in an accident. Born in 1929 on São Vicente island, he began his musical journey early, influencing a new generation of musicians. He recorded his only disc at the age of 78, which showcased his mastery and collaborations in Cape Verdean rhythms. His death in 2009 was a significant loss for Cape Verde's cultural landscape, sparking tributes to his legacy.
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Meaning of the name - Lela
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Lela Violão belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: São Vicente
Place of Death: Praia
Occupation: singer | composer
Employers: Roça Água-Izé
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Ephemeris for January 18, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Capricorn 9 | 28 Capricorn 51 | 4 Taurus 1 |
| Moon | 29 Aries 11 | 24 Virgo 40 | 12 Scorpio 59 |
| Mercury | 16 Aquarius 0 | 15 Capricorn 11 | 12 Taurus 6 |
| Venus | 13 Pisces 52 | 15 Pisces 45 | 27 Aries 9 |
| Mars | 21 Gemini 30 | 25 Cancer 11 | 20 Cancer 16 |
| Jupiter | 1 Taurus 20 | 11 Gemini 44 | 18 Taurus 30 |
| Saturn | 25 Sagittarius 59 | 15 Pisces 59 | 0 Capricorn 40 |
| Uranus | 4 Aries 2 | 23 Taurus 20 | 8 Aries 51 |
| Neptune | 0 Virgo 50 | 27 Pisces 37 | 28 Leo 39 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 5 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 16 Cancer 20 |
| Rahu | 27 Taurus 19 | 0 Aries 33 | 22 Taurus 14 |
| Ketu | 27 Scorpio 19 | 0 Libra 33 | 22 Scorpio 14 |
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