Ary Morais (b. 1974) is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from Cape Verde with a strong connection to Norway since 1995. He is one of the most popular artists in Norway within the world music genre, with his modern version of traditional music styles from his native country such as Coladera, Morna, Batuque and Funana.
Morais released his debut album Ka Bo Bayembora in 1999, and with the release of the albumAbraço Tradicional, Ary Morais & Band made a mark for themselves creating workshops and music performances and cultural exchange. With his band, Morais has toured Europe, Skandinavia, Afrika and USA.