How old was Cesaria Evora when her father died?

Cesária Évora was born on 27 August 1941 in Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde. When she was seven years old her father, Justino da Cruz Évora, who was a part-time musician, died, and at the age of ten she was placed in an orphanage, as her mother Dona Joana could not raise all six children.

Why was Cesaria Evora known as the Barefoot Diva?

She received a Grammy Award in 2004 for her album Voz d’Amor. Nicknamed the “Barefoot Diva” for performing without shoes, she was known as the “Queen of Morna “. Évora began singing as a young woman in bars in her hometown of Mindelo .

When was Dorchester cares coalition community mixer at Cesaria?

Dorchester CARES Coalition had our Community Mixer there on June 14, 2017. The food was delicious, the atmosphere comfortable and inviting , our waitress was so helpful and friendly, and they did everything to accommodate us. Very pleased with the service. Looking forward to working with Tony and Carla in the future.

When did Cesaria Evora appear on a banknote?

On 22 December 2014 the Banco de Cabo Verde introduced a new series of banknotes that honor Cape Verdean figures in the fields of literature, music, and politics. Her face was featured in the new 2000 Escudos banknote. The awarded feature documentary Tchindas is a tribute to her after her death, and contains several of her songs.

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Who is the cousin of Antonio da Rocha Evora?

Évora dated Eduardo de Jon Xalino when she lived at Rua de Moeda. She was also a relative of the great Bana. Her cousin was another singer Hermínia da Cruz Fortes. She was an aunt of António da Rocha Évora and Xavier da Cruz. In 2010, Évora performed a series of concerts, the last of which was in Lisbon on 8 May.

Which is Cape Verde Airport is named after Cesaria Evora?

Citing Évora’s influence, American singer and song-writer Madonna performed “Sodade” live at almost every performance of her 2019–20 Madame X Tour, first solo and subsequently with Cape Verdean artist Dino D’Santiago [ pt]. On 8 March 2012 Cesária Évora Airport, Mindelo, Cape Verde’s third busiest airport, was named after her.

What kind of music does Cesaria Evora sing?

1 La Diva aux Pieds Nus (1988) 2 Distino di Belita (1990) 3 Mar Azul (1991) 4 Miss Perfumado (1992) 5 Cesária (1995) 6 Cabo Verde (1997) 7 Café Atlantico (1999) 8 São Vicente di Longe (2001) 9 Voz d’Amor (2003) 10 Rogamar (2006)