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Cesaria Evora: the Soul of Cape Verde
Namibians dance to the tunes of Namibian-based Angolan musicians, such as the bands Impactus Four and Osire Stars. By and large, however, the rich music and culture of Portuguese-speaking African countries is still unknown here.
Meet Cesaria Evora, a woman singer from Cape Verde, the islands off the West-African coast. Sit back and listen to her voice, strong and shy, slowing down the phrasing, and yet with such characteristic humour. Lucky ones who understand Portuguese. They may also enjoy...