The album, consisting of Cape Verdean morna and coladeira songs, was released by Paris-based Lusafrica on 18 July 1995.

The album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the World Music category in 1996.

[2] It was certified gold in France by SNEP which sold more than 100,000 copies.

[4] Selected translations: "Tudo dia e dia" is "Everyday, Everyday"," Flor na Paul" is "Flower of Paul" and "Doce Guerra" is "Sweet War".

Tito Paris was the guitarist, keyboardist and vocals and Luís Morais with the clarinet.