About the Artist
An Award-Winning Sensation
An Award-Winning Sensation
An Award-Winning Sensation
Gardenia is an award-winning
singer- songwriter of international renown. Some awards she has won are for:
CVMA Music Award of the Year
Talent America New York City
Best Female Voice
Most Photogenic
Miss Cape Verde USA
Miss Ocean State Rhode Island
Gardenia was invited to record traditional compositions, specifically from Brava island, writt
Gardenia is an award-winning
singer- songwriter of international renown. Some awards she has won are for:
CVMA Music Award of the Year
Talent America New York City
Best Female Voice
Most Photogenic
Miss Cape Verde USA
Miss Ocean State Rhode Island
Gardenia was invited to record traditional compositions, specifically from Brava island, written by Silvestre Faria, one of the greatest poets and songwriters of his time.
In October 2015, Faria's prestigious work was nominated and won the CVMA music award of the year. The "morna " entitled “Marlene,” which was once scribbled on a piece of paper 62 years earlier, came to life through Gardenia's voice.
"When a song is genuine, it is immortal!"
"I believe in pouring your soul when you write songs. To me, the language of music is all about emotions."
A Remarkable Path
An Award-Winning Sensation
An Award-Winning Sensation
Gardenia is more than an artist. She is a paradigm, a multi-facet pioneer in the Cape Verdean music industry. She has inspired poets and composers alike; João Vicente Faria, João Amaro who wrote an ode to Gardenia, and Manuel de Novas, an outstanding composer who wrote a "morna" dedicated specifically to her in a serenade style called “
Gardenia is more than an artist. She is a paradigm, a multi-facet pioneer in the Cape Verdean music industry. She has inspired poets and composers alike; João Vicente Faria, João Amaro who wrote an ode to Gardenia, and Manuel de Novas, an outstanding composer who wrote a "morna" dedicated specifically to her in a serenade style called “Gardénia.”
With her career in full swing, Gardenia brings new life to our musical environment. She has performed at concerts around the world, including in her native Cape Verde Islands, Portugal, Mediterranean cruises, Morocco, Spain, France, Holland, Belgium, Curaçao, Brazil, Canada, and the United States of America. Furthermore, she has earned recognition in Turkey, United Emirates, Germany, Monaco, Switzerland, Luxembourg, England, Italy, Barbados, and Hawaii.
"Being a successful singer is to be able to touch people's hearts with your songs."
Soulful Voice
An Award-Winning Sensation
Soulful Voice
Gardenia, a brilliant soul whose melodies call to mind exotic scenes, nostalgic images, and the sweet anguish of having to depart while longing to stay.
To date, Gardenia has recorded more than 16 CDs in various languages in addition to short films. You are invited to experience traditional music by the messenger of all voices emanating f
Gardenia, a brilliant soul whose melodies call to mind exotic scenes, nostalgic images, and the sweet anguish of having to depart while longing to stay.
To date, Gardenia has recorded more than 16 CDs in various languages in addition to short films. You are invited to experience traditional music by the messenger of all voices emanating from deep within the roots of Cape Verde.
Gardenia Benros
Available for your listening pleasure at
https://store.cdbaby.com/artist/gardeniabenros
Short film
"Serenata de Amor," a love story told in song. Written by Gardenia Benros and produced by SPIA Media Productions INC.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg72VHxLjGXqccckJvkw83Q
"Serenata sem luar" produced by
Jean Gomes, CV television.
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