Cesária Évora died today in Cabo verde.
For many the icon of this country she was already ill for several months and ended her carreer on September of this year.
She was born 70 years ago in the island of São Vicente, Cabo Verde. She was born in a family full of musicians. Her father played several instruments and her brother played saxophone.
Cesária had a carreer full of success and played several times in Portugal. In 2004, she won the Grammy Award for best album of contemporary world music. During her career she released 24 albums, one live DVD - in Paris - and a lot of contributions with other musicians.
Rest in peace, Cesária Évora.
One of her most known songs:
oh the sadness...
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