Césaria Évora Remixed by International Contemporary Dance/Electronic Innovators

03/27/2004 05:52AM

New York, USA - Club Sodade: Cesaria Evora is the follow-up to Évora’s critically acclaimed 2003 Bluebird/Arista Grammy-winning Voz D'Amor. It also marks the much-anticipated US release of the first-ever remix collection from the enduring Grammy winning artist. Club Sodade pairs the internationally renowned Cape Verdean vocalist with an assemblage of contemporary dance / electronic music pioneers from around the globe, who have re-envisioned selections from The Barefoot Diva’s catalog of timeless songs. Orchestrated by influential French electronic and house music producer / DJ and Versatile Records label founder Gilb’R, Club Sodade resounds with 12 essential and unique reconstructions provided by Carl Craig, Pepe Bradock, Kerri Chandler, François K., Señor Coconut, 4 Hero, Osunlade, Chateau Flight, and more.

Since her auspicious 1988 debut La Diva Aux Pieds Nus (The Barefoot Diva) on Lusafrica, Cesaria Evora has steadily amassed a devout following. By the release of her self-titled 1995 album, the illustrious singer had emerged as a certified international star acclaimed for her signature compositions: an enrapturing repertoire of "mornas" (slow-paced, blues-steeped songs with mournful and often fatalistic lyrics) and "coladeras" (spirited up-tempo songs that share a kinship with Brazilian samba). However, it was her distinctive vocals that transfixed the world music community.

World Music Central
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