Very Best Of CD

MUSIC

WORLD MUSIC

Song Listing

Disc 1

Song Title

1. Sodade - (bonus track, featuring Bonga) ~ Cesaria Evora

2. Fala Pa Fala - (bonus track) ~ Cesaria Evora

3. Carnaval De Sao Vincente ~ Cesaria Evora

4. Crepuscular Solidao ~ Cesaria Evora

5. Cize ~ Cesaria Evora

6. Petit Pays ~ Cesaria Evora

7. Tchintchirote ~ Cesaria Evora

8. Angola ~ Cesaria Evora

9. Vida Tem Um So Vida ~ Cesaria Evora

10. Bondade E Maldade ~ Cesaria Evora

11. Sangue De Beirona ~ Cesaria Evora

12. Flor Di Nha Esperanca ~ Cesaria Evora

13. Lua Nha Testemunha ~ Cesaria Evora

14. Esperanca Irisada ~ Cesaria Evora

15. Nho Antone Escaderode ~ Cesaria Evora

16. Fidjo Maguado - (bonus track) ~ Cesaria Evora

17. Embarcado - (radio edit, featuring Kayah) ~ Cesaria Evora

Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
	Personnel includes: Cesaria Evora, Kayah, Bonga (vocals); Nando Andrade (conductor); Armando Tito (guitar).
	Recorded between 1991 & 2002.
	Personnel: Armando Tito (guitar).
	Recording information: 1997-2001.
	Photographer: Youri Lenquette.
	Unknown Contributor Role: Fran?ois Post.
	That Cape Verde's C?saria vora is justifiably called the Queen of Morna, the music with the lilting ache, is beyond question; she can convey emotion in a small inflection of her voice. But the woman also known as the Barefoot Diva is just as surefooted on the more up-tempo coladeiras, and both styles are well represented on this compilation, which pulls from several of her albums over an 11-year period. The tracks of real interest, though, are those that have never seen the light of day before, including a new version of her trademark tune, "Sodade," featuring a duet vocal from Angola's Bonga that adds little to her original version. "Fala Pa Fala" takes her more into Afro-Cuban territory, rhythmically sprung but not especially memorable, and "Embaraca?ao," another duet, this time with Polish singer Kayah, proves equally forgettable. In fact, of the bonus tracks, only one, the lilting "Fidjo Maguado," is the equal of her best work. Those who are fans of vora's honeyed voice will likely already have her albums, and the previously unreleased material is only likely to attract the really hardcore. For those just looking for a way into the luminous world of vora's vocals, however, this is the perfect introduction. ~ Chris Nickson
Musical Guests
	Bonga
	Kayah

Artist Overview

Cape Verdean songstress Ces ria vora was a bit of a musical late bloomer; she released her first album of morna music (a combination of West African and Brazilian styles) in 1992 at age 47 and, four years later, became an international sensation. Her vocals drew comparisons to Edith Piaf and Billie Holiday, while her down-to-earth "Barefoot Diva" personality won her respect the world over. From 1995 to 2009, vora recorded numerous albums, including the acclaimed CAF ATLANTICO and SAO VICENTE.

Compilation Appearances

African Voices

Technical Info

	Release Date : 09/24/2002
	Original Release Date : 2002
	Catalog ID : 63984
	Label : Bluebird RCA (USA)
	Number of Discs : 1
	Studio/Live : Studio
	Mono/Stereo : Stereo
	SPAR Code : n/a
	UPC : 00090266398423