Meet Vanessa Parish Crooks — singer, poet, and creator — as she shares her journey of love, music, identity, and art in Lisbon. Born in Portugal to Cape Verdean roots, Vanessa opens up about finding inspiration through self-love, saudade, and the power of being in love with life itself.From singing in intimate bars to writing socially-charged poetry, Vanessa blends languages, cultures, and emotions into her art. She talks about her artistic name inspired by Tupac, her admiration for Cesária Évora and Fiona Apple, and why she believes in always following your gut.https://www.instagram.com/vanessaparishcrooks/👉 Subscribe for more stories from Lisbon's vibrant creative scene.👉 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/peoplelisbonJoin Club People Of Lisbon! Unlock exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes content, and special offers for just €10/month! Support the ongoing production of our stories and connect with the People Of Lisbon community.Join the waiting list now: https://www.peopleoflisbon.comHuge shout-out to our amazing sponsors for making this video possible!🥤 Why Not Soda – Refreshing Lisbon, one soda at a time.👉 https://www.whynotsoda.com✨ Tribe Social Club – Find your Lisbon Tribe.👉 https://www.findyourtribe.app/socialclub🇵🇹 Practice Portuguese – Making learning Portuguese fun and easy!👉 www.practiceportuguese.com🎥 Video by: Stephen O’Regan📩 For Business Contact: stephen@peopleoflisbon.com📸 Photography by: Rita Ansone📩 Contact: rita@peopleoflisbon.com