Nancy Vieira's clear and direct voice tells of the stories, dreams and longings, pains and joys of the people of Cape Verde. People all over the world fall into reverent silence when her voice captivates an entire country. Nancy Vieira's music is full of subtleties, rich in harmonic twists and represents a new generation of Cape Verdean artists. The special magic of "Gente" lies in the traditional sounds and their points of contact with the here and now. These points also lie in the narrow streets of Lisbon, the nature of Brazil and the percussion of African rhythms.