Direito Di Nasce - C?saria ?vora, De Novas, Manuel
Luz Dum Estrela - C?saria ?vora, Chantre, Teofilo
Angola - C?saria ?vora, Mendes, Ramiro
Miss Perfumado - C?saria ?vora, Leza, B.
Vida Tem Um So Vida - C?saria ?vora, De Novas, Manuel
Morabeza - C?saria ?vora, Leza, B.
Recorda? - C?saria ?vora, Chantre, Teofilo
Lua Nha Testemunha - C?saria ?vora, Leza, B.
Barbinco - C?saria ?vora, De Novas, Manuel
Tortura - C?saria ?vora, Chantre, Teofilo
Cesaria Evora asked heartache to come in and set a spell. The morna, the slow, rhythmically balladic blend of African blues and the Portuguese fado, was the perfect medium. Released in 1998 in the United States, this 1992 ... more »album about nostalgia, longing, hit-and-run lovers, and the sea features titles like "Barbincour" ("The Conman") and "Torura" ("Torture"). Not the least of Evora's magical appeal is that her smooth, honey-rich vocals suggest a universe of passion and pain with nary a spasm of self-pity to break the spell. --Elena Oumano« less
Cesaria Evora asked heartache to come in and set a spell. The morna, the slow, rhythmically balladic blend of African blues and the Portuguese fado, was the perfect medium. Released in 1998 in the United States, this 1992 album about nostalgia, longing, hit-and-run lovers, and the sea features titles like "Barbincour" ("The Conman") and "Torura" ("Torture"). Not the least of Evora's magical appeal is that her smooth, honey-rich vocals suggest a universe of passion and pain with nary a spasm of self-pity to break the spell. --Elena Oumano
Alejandra Vernon | Long Beach, California | 03/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Cesaria Evora is one of the great stars of world music, and this CD is on many lists as an "essential recording" in this genre. Born in 1941 in Sao Vicente (Cape Verde Islands), Cesaria has known the toughest of times in her youth, and was a mature woman before reaching the recognition she so richly deserved. "Mis Perfumado" was recorded in 1992, and is one of her very finest albums; with her soft, warm honey voice, and a heart well acquainted with the sorrow of lost love, she is undoubtedly the quintessential interpreter of "morna", a style of song reminiscent of the Portuguese fado combined with the rhythms of West Africa.
The songs on this CD are lilting, melodic gems, most with a nice slow swing to them, with a few that are more up-tempo, like tracks # 3, 10, and the fabulous "Angola" (# 6), which is my favorite number on the CD.
Four of the tracks (# 2, 7, 9, 11) were written by Cesaria's prolific uncle Francisco (better known as B. Leza), as well as three by one of Francisco's followers, Manuel de Novas (# 3, 4, 12). The musicianship is marvelous throughout this recording, and a lot of the world-wide success of this CD is owed to the masterful arrangements and piano artistry of Paulino Viera, whose solos add much to the beauty of the music, as does the haunting violin playing by Malaquias Costa featured in the final "Tortura".
A good place to start your Cesaria Evora collection, the sound is quite good and total playing time is 59'29.
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Lovely
A. Maisuradze | Philly, PA | 04/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"From half a dozen of her records I've purchased so far this is one of the best, well, after "Cesaria". She is fenomenal and is adorable as usual, although the accompaniment at times is not quite of the same class."
Warm, honeyed voice
Lefay | Providence, RI | 05/12/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Cesaria Evora does some of her finest work here. Those who are familiar with her other recordings will recognize the minor-key modes and yearning quality typical of her style. The instrumental arrangements are intimate, not overwhelming, and always complement her inimitable voice. That said, after purchasing three of her CDs, I feel that I've exhausted this repertoire -- there is quite a bit of melodic and harmonic similarity among them -- and don't feel inclined to own a library of her work. For those who are new to Ms. Evora, this recording would provide a lovely introduction and summation of her art."
I'm adopting this woman...she's my new grandma!!!
J. Johnson | San Diego CA | 08/04/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You know the Dos Equis commercial, 'The Most Interesting Man in the World'? Well here's the most interesting woman. I happened upon Evora's album 'Sao Vincente' at the public library and was blown away. 'Miss Perfumado' is no less. Ms. Evora's voice is its own living thing, the essence of womanhood. All the mystery, heartache, and nurturing of your favorite aunt is there. Men want to know what she's thinking, and women hope to be that alluring.
My favorite track is Cumpade Ciznone, where a 1930's seaside night club comes to life. I hope Ms. Evora sings until her last breath because I'll be listening. If you want to broaden your horizon but don't have the money to travel, pick up 'Miss Perfumado'. Once Ms. Evora hooks you in, you'll never be the same."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
