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: "Chant of Liberty") is the

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of Cape Verde. It was made official in 1996, replacing "

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", which was also the national anthem of Guinea Bissau, a legacy of both countries' joint independence. The music was composed by Adalberto Higino Tavares Silva (1961–), and the lyrics were written by Amílcar Spencer Lopes (1948–). The national anthem must be played at the beginning and end of all public events in which the

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is present and also when national parties and openings and closings of radio and television broadcasts are held.

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External links

Audio of ''Cântico da Liberdade'', national anthem of Cape Verde, with information and lyrics
African anthems National symbols of Cape Verde Portuguese-language songs National anthem compositions in C-sharp major National anthem compositions in E-flat major {{CapeVerde-stub