Voz d'Amor

by Cesaria Evora

Overview

Cesaria Evora, Cape Verde's "barefoot diva," has perfected her native morna style, and with her deep, soft-burred tenor, has gained an international audience for her blues-steeped laments. Voz d'Amor features several mornas, but up-tempo coladeras, as well, most notably the striking "Velocidade," written by Luis Morais, the father of modern Cape Verdean music, which spotlights a vocal choir and a lively lyrical clarinet line. But slow-burning, sad songs are Evora's specialty, and there are several striking examples here, including a cover of "Beijo Roubado," first recorded by Brazilian singer Angela Maria. The opening track, "Isolada," a morna written by Evora's uncle, the poet B. Leza, features mandolin by Hamilton de Holanda and is perfectly suited to Evora's warm, honey-tinged voice. The single most striking track is the beautiful lament "Marde Canal," a traditional Cape Verde melody with lyrics from Fernando Andrade about the beauty and treachery of the sea channel between Sao Vicente and Santo Anton. Evora's vocal here is sad, resigned, and wise, by turns. Voz d'Amor is another fine collection from a remarkable singer. ~ Steve Leggett

Product Details

Release Date:	08/18/2023
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262027435
Rank:	43502

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Cesaria Evora   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Teofilo Chantre   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Stephanie Caisson   Engineer
Terry Gilkyson   Composer
Fernando Andrade   Composer
Louis Morais   Composer
Toy Vieira   Composer
Jose Da Silva   Producer
Richard Dehr   Composer
Adelino Moreira   Composer
Frank Miller   Composer