Cesaria Evora - Anthologie Mornas & Coladeras (2002)

Tracks:

CD1
01. Carnaval De Sao Vicente (3:48)
02. Amar Di Mundo (4:04)
03. Fidjo Maguado (4:17)
04. Badju Sabi (3:50)
05. Nho Antone Escaderode (3:45)
06. Tartura (3:57)
07. Vida Tem Um So Vida (5:37)
08. Bandade E Maldade (4:59)
09. Fala Pa Fala (4:30)
10. Odji Maguado (3:58)
11. Nha Confissao (3:40)
12. Tchintchirote (3:14)
13. Perseguida (4:50)
14. Flor Di Nha Esperanca (4:15)
15. Regresso (3:33)
16. Cretcheu Di Ceu (6:14)
17. Lua Nha Testemunha (6:20)
18. Bia Lulucha (4:57)

CD2
01. Sao Vicente Di Longhe (4:15)
02. Homem Na Meio Di' Homem (4:37)
03. Besame Mucho (4:52)
04. Nha Cancera Ka Tem Medida (3:47)
05. Esperanca Irisada (4:28)
06. Sodade (3:41)
07. Cize (5:20)
08. Cintu Ro Tem Mele (3:31)
09. Cabo Verde Terra Estimada (4:36)
10. Petit Pays (3:45)
11. Miss Perfumado (4:28)
12. Sabine Largam (3:07)
13. Luiza (5:40)
14. Paap Joachim Paris (4:33)
15. Sangue De Beirona (3:32)
16. Tudo Tem Se Limite (4:31)
17. Mar Azul (3:35)
18. Partida (3:11)
19. Angola (4:22)

This compilation of the Cape Verdean legend contains her best work of the years 1988 to 2001. She performs two distinctive styles of song. The Morna is a type of lament derived from the Portuguese Fado, often based on the longing of emigrants for their homeland. The Coladera is a rhythmic, dance-oriented style that is more uptempo than the morna. By the way, Amalia Rodriguez is great Fado singer whose work is well worth investigating.
With her deeply soulful voice Cesaria is a mistress of both Cabo Verdean styles as demonstrated on unforgettable songs like Esperanca Irisada, Amor Di Mundo, Sodade, Vida Tem Um So Vida, Mar Azul and Crepuscular Solidao. This album contains songs in both Portuguese and the Cabo Verde Creole and is a joy to listen to. Evora is one of those World Music greats that manages to stay true to her roots whilst appealing to a wider audience.