Blues

October, 1999

Cesaria Evora is from Cape Verde, a group of islands off the west coast of Africa not known for producing international stars. But with this album, recorded in France and Cuba, that will change. Café Atlantico (RCA Victor) highlights the smooth, emotive voice of Evora on 14 compositions sung in Portuguese. There is an easy confidence and a strong, firm timbre to her vocals that make this more than world music exotica. It's a beautiful and compelling bit of artistry. The album's title captures th...