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A tribute to Cesária Évora

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We are paying tribute to the late singer Cesária Évora as Cape Verde mourns the iconic artist nicknamed 'the Barefoot Diva'. Also, we listen to young Congolese rapper, Bajoli, who takes inspiration from his homeland's politics and discover new Brazilian sensation, Michel Teló, who is taking Latin America by storm.

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A shame!

by Anonyme - 14/01/2012 - 17:01

This has nothing to do with a tribute to Cesaria Evora! Neg'Marrons never made a duet with her, but sampled her music into one of their songs, Petites Iles, which is what you've "paid tribute to"! Shameful!!!

Grand Dame

by Anonyme - 21/12/2011 - 01:27

The death of Cesaria Evora is the saddest news I've heard all year. What a loss to the Arts. Ms. Evora brought beauty into the world... she passed way too soon.

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