Cesaria Evora – Live À L'Olympia CD

Cesaria Evora – Live À L'Olympia

Cesária Évora‘s Live à Paris 1993 is a celebrated live album released in 1996. It was recorded in its entirety during her live performances in Paris on June 12 & 13, 1993. This album captures the soulful and emotive voice of Cesária Évora, the renowned Cape Verdean singer often referred to as the “Barefoot Diva.” The live recording highlights her mastery of morna, a traditional Cape Verdean music style often compared to blues or fado for its melancholic tone and themes of longing and nostalgia. Évora’s voice carries an intimate and heartfelt quality, drawing audiences into the stories embedded in the songs. The album features morna and coladeira styles, with lyrical themes often revolving around love, loss, and the struggles of Cape Verdean life. The recording captures the energy of the live performance, the audience’s reactions, and the interplay between Évora and her band, creating a vivid and immersive experience.

Tracklist:
1 Guanabarinu
2 Papa Joachin Paris
3 Cinturao Tem Mele
4 Miss Perfumado
5 Mar Azul
6 Bia D’Lulucha
7 Lua Nha Testemunha
8 Reanima
9 Angola
10 Vida Tem um So Vida
11 Cize
12 Cumpade Ciznone
13 Bia
14 Estanhadinha
15 Angola (Reprise)
16 Sodade

Label: Music On CD
Released: 1996/2025