Cesaria Evora

Cesaria Evora, born on 27 August 1941 in Cape Verde and died on 17 December 2011, was an iconic singer of Cape Verdean music. Nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva", she conquered the world with her captivating voice and her profound interpretation of the morna, a traditional musical genre from her native island. Raised in simplicity, Evora began her career late, becoming an international icon in the 1990s. Her songs evoke melancholy, love and the challenges of life, touching hearts around the world. She has won numerous awards, including a Grammy, and leaves behind an immortal musical legacy.