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Cesaria Evora | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (May 21, 2002)
  • Original Release Date: 1992
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • ASIN: B000066NWC
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #61,504 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
    #10 in  Music > World Music > Africa > Cape Verde

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1. Sodade - Césaria Évora, Cabral, Amandio
2. Bia - Césaria Évora, Leza, B.
3. Cumpade Ciznone - Césaria Évora, De Novas, Manuel
4. Direito Di Nasce - Césaria Évora, De Novas, Manuel
5. Luz Dum Estrela - Césaria Évora, Chantre, Teofilo
6. Angola - Césaria Évora, Mendes, Ramiro
7. Miss Perfumado - Césaria Évora, Leza, B.
8. Vida Tem Um So Vida - Césaria Évora, De Novas, Manuel
9. Morabeza - Césaria Évora, Leza, B.
10. Recordaď - Césaria Évora, Chantre, Teofilo
11. Lua Nha Testemunha - Césaria Évora, Leza, B.
12. Barbinco - Césaria Évora, De Novas, Manuel
13. Tortura - Césaria Évora, Chantre, Teofilo

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Amazon.com's Best of 1998

Cesaria Evora asked heartache to come in and set a spell. The morna, the slow, rhythmically balladic blend of African blues and the Portuguese fado, was the perfect medium. Released in 1998 in the United States, this 1992 album about nostalgia, longing, hit-and-run lovers, and the sea features titles like "Barbincour" ("The Conman") and "Torura" ("Torture"). Not the least of Evora's magical appeal is that her smooth, honey-rich vocals suggest a universe of passion and pain with nary a spasm of self-pity to break the spell. --Elena Oumano

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Like Billie Holiday, the Cape Verdean queen of morna--a slow, rhythmically balladic blend of African blues and the Portuguese fado--asked heartache to come in and set a spell. In fact, trouble and Cesaria Evora are longtime soulmates. This 1992 album (released in the U.S. in 1998) about nostalgia, longing, hit-and-run lovers, and the sea features titles like "Barbincour" ("The Conman") and "Torura" ("Torture"). It went gold in France, transforming the plump grandma diva of her West African island's beachside canteens into a world-music icon. Not the least of Evora's magical appeal is that those smooth, honey-rich vocals suggest a universe of passion and pain, with nary a spasm of self-pity to break the spell. --Elena Oumano

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A sublime introduction to world music, December 25, 1998
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This review is from: Miss Perfumado (Audio CD)
Cesaria is a diva that is without doubt. Miss Perfumado is a wonderful blend of everything that you would imagine Cape Verde to be; African and Portugese, hot and beautiful. When you listen to this album, close your eyes and you can almost smell the sea, feel the sand on your feet and the sun on your back. Equally you will feel that you share the anxieties, pleasures and pain that Diva Evora sings about. The rhythms in the track Angola are delicious. Do not be surprised if you find that you cannot stop your toe tapping and if your body just gets up to dance just enjoy. Listening to Miss Perfumado will make you want to go to Cape Verde (or find out where the hell it is if you don't know already). Do you get the impression that I like this cd? I love it and always will!
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting, seductive, timeless, September 11, 1999
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This review is from: Miss Perfumado (Audio CD)
I first heard this CD as I was sampling artists on Amazon.com. Thank you! I have not been so enthralled with an artist in the last 25 years! Her music is haunting, seductive, it slips into your soul and is unforgettable. A few rare artists have the ability to instantly take you into a different place with the spirit they convey through their voices; Cesaria Evora is one of these. I am going to see her in concert in four days and can't wait to see what happens in her live performances! Each song is a jewel, her voice flashing brightly against the dark background of morna. I encourage others to listen and enjoy.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! INCREDIBLE, July 5, 2000
By mark pestonji (woodland hills, ca USA) - See all my reviews
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A voice has never moved me as much as cesaria has. Her voice is so seductive and passionate that it takes your mind to another place. Her other albums are great, but this is the best. a definite must hear and must have for any collection
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Excellent album, but her best album to date, in my opinion, is her last effort, "Nha sentimento"
Published 7 months ago by Alessandro Filippini

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm adopting this woman...she's my new grandma!!!
You know the Dos Equis commercial, 'The Most Interesting Man in the World'? Well here's the most interesting woman. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars Warm, honeyed voice
Cesaria Evora does some of her finest work here. Those who are familiar with her other recordings will recognize the minor-key modes and yearning quality typical of her style. Read more
Published on May 12, 2007 by Lefay

5.0 out of 5 stars the exquisite soul of morna
Cesaria Evora is one of the great stars of world music, and this CD is on many lists as an "essential recording" in this genre. Read more
Published on March 7, 2005 by Alejandra Vernon

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
From half a dozen of her records I've purchased so far this is one of the best, well, after "Cesaria". Read more
Published on April 17, 2003 by A. Maisuradze

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Music From A Powerful Voice
You get the idea at times that there is hundreds of years of heartache and emotion bottled up inside Cesario and she truly does have a great voice and a great sound all around... Read more
Published on June 21, 2000 by William M. Rand

4.0 out of 5 stars A Billie Holiday from Africa
It is simply like a Billie holiday from Capo Verde, a perfect blend between portuguese Fado and African music (although the African side is a bit less present and the portuguese... Read more
Published on April 25, 2000 by Claudio

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
I have only words of praise for this CD. The more I listen to it, the more I like it. However, I haven't managed to like her other CD's. Read more
Published on March 28, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Con la nostalgia en la piel
Hace sólo un par de semanas que compré "Miss Perfumado". Antes ya había escuchado en reiteradas ocasiones el magnífico "Cabo Verde", por lo que no llegaba... Read more
Published on March 16, 2000 by Jorge Velasco Cruz

5.0 out of 5 stars Capeverdean "Morabeza"
Many readers may not known the meaning of "Morabeza" in fact there isn't an accurate english translation. To have an idea, just listen to "MISS PERFUMADO".
Published on March 10, 2000 by Omar Oliveira

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