Her songs were often devoted to themes of love, homesickness, nostalgia, and the history of the Cape Verdean people.

Singer Cesaria Evora is the cultural ambassador and greatest star of her native country, Cape Verde, a former Portuguese colony off the Northwestern coast of Africa.

Dec 13, 2025 · Cesaria Evora (born August 27, 1941, Mindelo, Cape Verde—died December 17, 2011, Mindelo) was a Cape Verdean singer who was known for her rich, haunting voice.

Cesaria Evora is first and foremost a mystery. She delights, fascinates and charms. Whatever our color, she is at once our friend, big sister and mother.

Aug 19, 2024 · Read to know about the life and career of Grammy-winning singer Cesária Évora, known as the "Barefoot Diva" for her morna music, personal struggles and musical breakthrough. Cesária …

In the humble coastal town of Mindelo on the Cape Verde Islands, a musical icon was born. Cesária Évora, the barefoot diva of Cape Verdean blues, emerged from a life of poverty and hardship. Her …

Yamore (feat. Cesária Évora)

Feb 22, 2025 · Her soulful renditions of morna—a traditional Cape Verdean genre—captivated audiences worldwide, earning her a Grammy Award and solidifying her legacy as the “Queen of …

The discography of Cape Verdean morna musician Cesária Évora consists of 11 studio albums, 2 live albums, 13 compilation albums, 1 posthumous album, and 14 singles. Cesaria Evora & ... "—" …

Cesária Évora, GCIH (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈzaɾiɐ ˈɛvuɾɐ]; 27 August 1941 – 17 December 2011) was a Cape Verdean vocalist and recording artist. Nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva" for performing …