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.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
