There has yet to be a wave of musicians imported from the tiny African island of Cape Verde, so fortunately the fame and impact of the wondrous songstress Cesaria Evora just continues to grow larger.

THIS veteran singer from the Atlantic island of Cape Verde specialises in what are known as "mornas", slow, soulful shuffles with a bluesy feel and mournful lyrics about regret, heartbreak and ...

Cesária Evora, who has died aged 70, won international acclaim as a singer when she brought the haunting music of her native Cape Verde to concert platforms around the world. 18 December 2011 • 1:30pm ...

To many, she is the Queen of Morna, while for others she is the 'Barefoot Diva'. Cesária Évora was a major Cape Verdean recording artist who was born on August 27, 1941, to a part-time musician father ...

Share current article via Email Share current article via Facebook Share current article via Twitter Share current article via LinkedIn Legendary Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora, nicknamed the ...

Cesaria Evora" is by far the best known Cape Verdean musician today, with sales of over 4 million albums. After being discovered at home at the age of 20, she took time off to raise a family, ...