ORIAZUL (Gold & Blue) the colours of the Cape-Verde Islands, to say the words and the hearth feelings and the concerns of our times. ORIAZUL is the kind of group that leaves its mark on the generations, contributes to their identity and moulds their passion for music of this genre. Established in Dakar, Capital of Senegal, ORIAZUL’s main objective is to entertain, modernize and eternalize the brand of the creoule culture of Cape Verde, such as “Coladera”, “Morna” or “Cola San Jon”, thanks to a new wave of musicians thus, Daniel Gomes (Lead Vocalist, Keyboard and founder of ORIAZUL), Evelyne Dacruz (Vocalist ), Claire Mbeng (Vocalist ), Tapha Thiam (Keyboard - Senegalese), Florent Loso (Bass Guitar) , Baye Diop (Solo Guitar), Satrus Sambou (Keyboard)

While forming a group of musicians at its own style, Daniel Gomes perceived strong and interesting perspectives that had escaped through other bands previously formed that Daniel himself was part of. Fixed on the word, Daniel baptized the group of “HORIZONTE”. It is under this name that the band becomes known at the music festival and at the San Jon 1996. The first couple of performances by the band were attended by over 10,000 Spectators.
In the mean time, a month later, the group finds that onother band called “Horizonte” existed already as indicated by a CD originating in France. The challenge was there to find a name with great meaning, thus “ORIAZUL” that deciphered as OR-I-AZUL (Gold & Blue), the colours of Cape-Verde: Sun and Sea. The Senegalese Cape-Verdians would re-discover this young band in 2 major events: at the dancing dinner of the anniversaries of the independence of Senegal and Cape-Verde. These performances allowed ORIAZUL to the public the professional and artistic maturity of the musicians.

After July 1997 the game was on ORIAZUL’s side, by the publication of their first album « Djobé pa mi »; The Senegalese Cape-Verdians had all reasons to feel proud of ORIAZUL for this production which enriched the Cape-Verdian musical repertoire initiated at the beginning of that decade, participating this way in the spirit of creativity that entertains the Diaspora.

The publication of the album “Paciensa” in Senegal happened in mid 2002 first in cassette and then on CD. This album was entirely produced in Dakar and enjoyed the exceptional participation of Manu Lima.

A video clip entitled “Manuela” was produced also in 2002 by Jololi. The Clip was licensed by AFRICA PRODUCTIONS in Paris, as the international distributor.