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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a find ! This seems so unlikely and yet contains some of the most beautiful music I've heard. Don't be put off by the barren photography on the front cover (the island of Sao Vicente), this contains colourful, rythmic music. It is obviously Cuban influenced with extraordinary sad Portuguese lyrics that wouldn't look out of place in any Greek tragedy. One of the laments which particularly haunts me is Crepuscular Solidao which she duets with Bonnie Raitt. It's an easy step from Buena Vista Social Club to Cesario Evora.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This CD is balm for the soul, as Cesaria's warm voice hugs you with her lilting melodies and Brazilian rhythms; though some of the songs have wistful themes, it is uplifting music, and would set a lovely mood for a friendly gathering.
There are some guest artists on a few tracks: Canary Island singer/songwriter Pedro Guerra joins Cesaria in his "Tiempo y Silencio", and his smooth voice makes a wonderful blend with Cesaria's. This is the only song on the CD that is sung in Spanish (the rest are in Portuguese).
"Regresso" is a marvelous duet with the great Brazilian artist Caetano Veloso, and the arrangement for this song is fabulous, with terrific solo piano and guitar work.
"Negue" is exquisite in its simplicity, with Cesaria accompanied by Chucho Valdez (who is known as "The Duke Ellington of Cuba") on piano, and "Linda Mimosa" has the backing of the famous Cuban band Orquesta Aragon. Perhaps the weakest track on the CD is the duet with Bonnie Raitt; it doesn't quite work, with Raitt sounding a little uncertain and out of place.
There are some guest artists on a few tracks: Canary Island singer/songwriter Pedro Guerra joins Cesaria in his "Tiempo y Silencio", and his smooth voice makes a wonderful blend with Cesaria's. This is the only song on the CD that is sung in Spanish (the rest are in Portuguese).
"Regresso" is a marvelous duet with the great Brazilian artist Caetano Veloso, and the arrangement for this song is fabulous, with terrific solo piano and guitar work.
"Negue" is exquisite in its simplicity, with Cesaria accompanied by Chucho Valdez (who is known as "The Duke Ellington of Cuba") on piano, and "Linda Mimosa" has the backing of the famous Cuban band Orquesta Aragon. Perhaps the weakest track on the CD is the duet with Bonnie Raitt; it doesn't quite work, with Raitt sounding a little uncertain and out of place.
There is a gentle tenderness to Cesaria's voice, and an honesty in her clear tones. By the time one gets to the gorgeous "Fada", which is perhaps my favorite track on the CD, one will simply love this woman.The musicianship is excellent throughout, as is the sound.
The booklet insert has all the lyrics in their original language and translated into rather clumsy English (they have translated "Sabor de Pecado" as "Peach Flavor" for instance), as well as photos of Cesaria, who though she would not be classified as pretty, has an extraordinary strength and beauty in her face. Put it on when you are feeling sad, and feel it lift your spirits, and fill your heart with esperança e amor.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'd agree with the 'Music Fan from Scotland'. I picked this up at an airport with my last Portuguese change and have been listening to it ever since. Cesaria Evora's voice is so rich, it floats across the tracks. Rhythmic, sad, uplifting.
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Simply Sublime
OK, I confess I don't speak Portugese and therefore can't follow all the words, but, if like me you can manage Spanish it's possible to get something. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Nigel Bax
Get this Import version for the extra tracks
1. Sao Vicente Di Longe
2. Homen Na Meio Di Homem
3. Tiempo Y Selencio
4. Sabor De Pecado
5. Dor Di Amor
6. Nutridinha
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2. Homen Na Meio Di Homem
3. Tiempo Y Selencio
4. Sabor De Pecado
5. Dor Di Amor
6. Nutridinha
7. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2006 by Mr. Rgs Draycott
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