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(1987, Not On Label, L.P. 535) Rare private press in conjunction with Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV).
Remembering Cesária Évora.
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(English / Español)
Cesária Évora, born on 27 August 1941 in Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde, was a Cape Verdean singer known as the "Barefoot Diva" for her habit of performing barefoot as a sign of solidarity with the poor. Her musical style, which encompassed genres such as morna and coladeira, made her one of the most recognised and loved voices in the world.
Évora began singing in local bars and hotels, but it was not until the age of 47 that she released her first international album, "La Diva Aux Pieds Nus" (1988), which marked the beginning of her global fame. Her melancholic voice and emotive interpretation of morna songs, a genre that blends Portuguese influences with African music, touched the hearts of listeners all over the world.
Throughout her career, she released numerous albums and won several awards, including a Grammy in 2004 for her album "Voz d'Amor". Despite her international success, Cesária Évora always maintained a strong connection to her homeland and culture.
Cesária Évora passed away on 17 December 2011 in Mindelo, Cape Verde, leaving a lasting legacy as the musical ambassador of Cape Verde and one of the great voices of world music.
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Cesária Évora, nacida el 27 de agosto de 1941 en Mindelo, en la isla de São Vicente, Cabo Verde, fue una cantante caboverdiana conocida como la "Diva de los Pies Descalzos" por su costumbre de actuar descalza en señal de solidaridad con los pobres. Su estilo musical, que abarcaba géneros como la morna y la coladeira, la convirtió en una de las voces más reconocidas y queridas en todo el mundo.
Évora comenzó a cantar en bares y hoteles locales, pero no fue hasta los 47 años cuando lanzó su primer álbum internacional, "La Diva Aux Pieds Nus" (1988), que marcó el comienzo de su fama global. Su voz melancólica y su interpretación emotiva de las canciones de morna, un género que mezcla influencias portuguesas con música africana, tocaron el corazón de oyentes de todo el mundo.
A lo largo de su carrera, lanzó numerosos álbumes y ganó varios premios, incluyendo un Grammy en 2004 por su álbum "Voz d'Amor". A pesar de su éxito internacional, Cesária Évora siempre mantuvo una fuerte conexión con su tierra natal y su cultura.
Cesária Évora falleció el 17 de diciembre de 2011 en Mindelo, Cabo Verde, dejando un legado duradero como la embajadora musical de Cabo Verde y una de las grandes voces de la música mundial.
