Acácia Maior is more than a collective — it is a thriving organism, deeply rooted in Cape Verdean soil yet endlessly reaching for new horizons.

At the heart of this project, Henrique Silva and Luís Firmino serve as the guiding force, opening a portal of constant transformation in the arrangement of musicians. Through their vision, Acácia Maior invites the audience to step into a living, breathing ecosystem of Cape Verdean music — one that is in perpetual motion, mirroring the fluidity and evolution of contemporary times.

Creation, fusion and tradition form the foundation of this collective’s boundless journey, uniting artists from diverse backgrounds with each composition. Emerging as a celebration of life itself, their debut album takes its name from a Cape Verdean tree, 'Cimbron Celeste', paying homage to their roots and offering a musical portrait of the islands’ unique natural essence. Blending Cape Verdean folklore with international influences, their music explores a vast spectrum of rhythms and artistic expressions.

'Cimbron Celeste', the debut album, was nominated in Portugal as one of the best albums of 2023. The album features several beautiful musicians, one of whom is the great Paulino Vieira. 

Under the constellation of talent that makes up this collective, a new celestial tree takes shape — expanding, evolving, and reaching ever further into the universe.

Thus, 'Manga d'Terra', one of the songs on the album, inspired Basil da Cunha to make a movie of the same name, based on Acácia Maior's compositions, which premiered at the Locarno Film Festival (2024). The film even won the top prize for Best Original Soundtrack, written by Acácia Maior, Luís Firmino and Henrique Silva, and Eliana Rosa.

The work 'Nove Kretxeu', poetry and music by Luís Firmino, with arrangements and production by Henrique Silva, is a song by Acácia Maior in collaboration with Nancy Vieira, which is part of the artist's latest album, 'Gente' (2024).

Acácia Maior won the Novos Talentos FNAC Música award right from the start and has performed on major stages such as CNAD - Centro Nacional de Arte, Artesanato e Design, Centro Cultural Ildo Lobo, FMM Sines, MED, LUX Frágil, TiMilha, Super Bock em Stock, Bons Sons, FNAC Live and Jardins do Marquês.

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