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Mar Azul

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MAR AZUL by CESARIA EVORA is just a beautiful cd that I havent stopped listening to since I bought it a few weeks ago. I have 5 of her cd's and I like nothing better to do than just lie back and relax and listen to her music. When I hear her voice and the music, I few that I am being trasported to a different land far from where I presently am. I have to say, it is her voice that truly stands out on her albums. Some have compared her to
Billie Holiday, and I think that might be a fair comparison. I can't think of any weak spots on this album, each songs is just so great. This is a must have for any serious music fan. I also recommend CAFE ATLANTICO and CABO VERDE to add to your collection. I dont think that you will be disappointed.

As someone who lovingly possesses all of Cesaria Evora's albums, I am tempted to call "Mar Azul" her best. It's certainly the best introduction to a wonderful artist, a true world treasure. "Miss Perfumado" is a close second, and "Cabo Verde" is superb. But for seductive dreaminess it's "Mar Azul" all the way.

i fell in love with cesaria evora during my years of graduate studies in detroit. perhaps it was the general romantic-dismal mood of most midwestern cities (detroit falling more towards dismal than romantic) that brought me to appreciate the sweet melancholy sound of her voice. a woman who travelled to paris from cabo verde, a small island off the coast of west africa, subsequently winning the hearts of the french and soon the hearts of many people throughout the world.

in an epoch of the 'gorgeous pre-pubescent nymphette singer/songwriters' its wonderful to hear from an artist whose voice transcends the superficial boundaries of media-hype. an elder three-hundered pound dark-skinned island woman who i once only recognized as 'the barefoot diva'

Her voice is like butter. If you like wonderful, soothing/soulful music this is a wonderful cd to listen to or play in the background.

My wife and I both fell in love with this wonderfully romantic CD. Ms. Avora has an unparallelled voice, crisp, clear, and comes from the depth of her heart. This CD is a pure treasure.

This disc provides Cesaria Evora with the best settings yet. The arrangements are smokey and sexy -- complimenting her voice quite well. She herself never sounded better. Her voice is smooth and smokey at the same time, and her singing is full of yearning and passion. "Mar Azul" is a beautiful record all around!

Ms. Evora manages to make every song sound the same to a non-speaker and new listener. Amazon recommends Lhasa to listeners of Evora. I prefer Lhasa, at the moment.

I think I add this to every playlist at every party we host--regardless of the crowd and it's always a great choice. On more than a few occasions, we've been asked "Who IS that?" Love it!

One of my favorites artists, Cesaria can enchant you with her sensual and balmy voice... this makes amazing background music for a romantic dinner or just to have a couple of drinks at home...trust me!

We are never tired of this album of Cesaria Evora... Perfect background music while entertaining guests. I imagine myself in an old European Cafe where time has stopped. Sometimes it takes me to a far away place by the sea.