Anane

Anane is the performing name of Ana Martins-Vega, a Cape Verdean artist who grew up in Praia, Santiago island, before relocating to Portugal and eventually settling in New York City. Born Ana Martins, she works as a model, singer, DJ, artist, and philanthropist, and has released music under the aliases Ana Martins and Madame X. She began releasing electronic music in December 2020 and has maintained an active production schedule with 11 releases documented through 2026.

Her sound spans house, deep house, Afro house, and nu disco, reflecting her Cape Verdean heritage within contemporary dance music frameworks. Anane releases on established labels including Nervous Records, Vega Records, and fabric Records, positioning her work within both the New York house scene and European electronic music circuits. Her productions blend traditional African rhythms with modern house production, creating tracks suitable for both peak-time dance floors and deeper, more introspective DJ sets.