Cesária Évora

Cesária Évora was a Cape Verdean singer-songwriter celebrated for bringing morna, the islands’ soulful musical tradition, to international audiences. Born in Mindelo, she built her career around emotionally charged performances in Cape Verdean Creole, earning the enduring nicknames “Queen of Morna” and “Barefoot Diva.” Her international breakthrough followed La diva aux pieds nus (1988), with albums including Miss Perfumado (1992) and Voz d’amor (2003) strengthening her global reputation.