Ramp models at a fashion show put on by young Mindelo fashion designer Victor

Mindelo, a city in the Cape Verde Islands, comes alive at night. Both young and old take to the streets at night filling the city square, Praa Nova, and frequenting restuarants and clubs. There is a marked shift in culture between the generations, however. The majority of young people have turned from traditional Latino music to embrace Ògangster rapÓ coming out of America. Fashion shows dominated by American music holds a strong attraction for the younger generation