Cesária Évora

Cesária Évora

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Cesária Évora, often referred to as the 'Barefoot Diva,' is a legendary Cabo Verdean singer whose music has brought international attention to Cape Verdean culture; she is featured in Chissana Magalhães's book to highlight her significant influence.

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Cesária Évora is noted for having brought Cape Verdean music to a wider audience.

Zé Rui de Pina regressa aos Estados Unidos para uma série de concertos
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-08-02
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Cesária Évora revealed the richness of Cape Verdean music, contributing to the universal recognition of Morna as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Uma Nação Disruptiva e agora no Mundo do Futebol
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-07-20
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Cesária Évora was a renowned Cape Verdean singer known for her performances in Greece.

Από τον καιρό των δουλεμπόρων στο Μουντιάλ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-07-14
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Cesária Évora is known as the legendary singer from Cape Verde.

Kuidas jalgpalli MM tõi Atlandi ookeani pärli maailmakaardile
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-09
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Cesaria Evora's presence is felt everywhere in Cabo Verde, highlighting the country's rich musical culture.

"Es un país amable, seguro y muy musical"
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-07-03
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Cesária Évora had given the archipelago its most enduring voice.

Cape Verde is redrawing football’s map
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-02
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Pedro Leitao Brito

Cesaria Evora was a famous caboverdiana singer known for her songs about her homeland.

playas, paisajes de Jurassic Park y un plato parecido al locro en el país que se puso de moda con el Mundial
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-07-02
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Cesária Évora continues to inspire the mission of the academy, highlighting the importance of musicians and composers from Cabo Verde.

Recital final de ano lectivo leva alunos ao palco para celebrar música e aprendizagem
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-06-24
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Ligia Timas

Zulu draws influence from Cesária Évora, the greatest cultural ambassador of Cape Verde.

Zulu leva a música cabo-verdiana aos palcos de Marrocos e Bélgica
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-06-19
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Cesária Évora is considered one of the most faithful heirs to the legacy of Cabo Verdean music.

Nancy Vieira leva morna e sentimento num concerto especial no Auditório Nacional
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-03-07
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Josh Angulo compared the impact of water sports in promoting Cape Verde to that of Cesária Évora and her music.

Pioneiro do windsurf Josh Angulo homenageado na abertura do “GKA Kite World”
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-02-17
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Cesária Évora is known as the 'queen of morna' and became an icon of world music after overcoming personal struggles.

O que fazer? Segunda é dia de lembrar Cesária e os artistas de “Trégua” | Lazer
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-01
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Cesária Évora is celebrated as the 'barefoot diva' and is a prominent figure in Cape Verdean music.

“Com diálogo conseguimos devolver confiança às pessoas”
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-01-17
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Cesária Évora is celebrated as the 'Barefoot Diva' and an ambassador of Lusophone popular music.

30 anni di relazioni San Marino-Portogallo: cinema protagonista delle celebrazioni
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-01-14
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Cesária Évora is commemorated in a special document for her contributions to music and culture.

La voce delle donne contro il colonialismo
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-01-13
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Cesária Évora is a celebrated Cape Verdean singer and a central figure in the musical culture of the Lusophone world.

Cesária Évora – La diva dai piedi scalzi (Cinema Concordia)
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-01-13
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Ana Sofia Fonseca

The Associação Cesária Évora is hosting 'Sodade 2025' activities in São Vicente.

​Sugestões para fim-de-semana
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-12-19
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Cesária Évora is honored in Kavita Shah's single 'Miss Perfumado' for her legacy in Cape Verdean music.

​Kavita Shah lança single “Miss Perfumado”
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-12-18
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Cesária Évora is honored in a Christmas recital at the Cesária Évora Academy of Arts, reflecting her cultural legacy.

​Cesária Évora Academia de Artes realiza recital de Natal e homenagem a Cesária Évora
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-12-15
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Cesária Évora's voice is referenced in relation to the beauty of Cabo Verde's islands.

Em Reconhecimento da Centralidade do Oceano em Cabo Verde
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-11-24
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Ceuzany celebrates the tradition of Cape Verdean music with 'Nutridinha', popularized by Cesária Évora.

​Ceuzany Pires com o álbum “Nô txal tê li”
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-11-21
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Cesária Évora is recognized internationally for her contributions to Cape Verdean music.

“Somos um dos grupos bancários com o crescimento mais sólido na África Ocidental”
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-11-16
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Albertino Évora has shared the stage with Cesária Évora at the legendary Zénith in Paris.

​Albertino Évora convidado do “Concertos de Bolso” do Banco Interatlântico
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-10-23
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Cesária Évora is highlighted as the most famous interpreter of Morna, a typical musical genre of Cape Verde.

Celebrazioni per il trentesimo anniversario delle relazioni diplomatiche fra San Marino e Portogallo
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2025-09-21
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The music 'Sodade' by Cesária Évora accompanied Mick Jagger's announcement of his trip to Portugal.

Portugal encanta Mick Jagger: o roteiro do vocalista dos The Rolling Stones pelo país | Pessoas
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-08-19
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Tito Paris has collaborated with great names like Cesária Évora.

​Tito Paris confirmado para a 41ª edição do Festival Baía das Gatas
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-08-06
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José da Silva is known for introducing Cesária Évora to the world.

​Elida Almeida celebra 10 anos de carreira com show em Santa Cruz
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-07-18
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Cesária Évora was mentioned as an emblematic figure of Cabo Verdean culture.

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa felicita Cabo Verde e destaca “democracia exemplar”
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-07-06
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