Cesaria Évora

Pop Singer

Birthday August 27, 1941

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Cape Verde

DEATH DATE Dec 17, 2011 (70)

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About

Known as the Queen of Morna, Évora was a Cape Verdean singer who was nominated for her first Grammy Award in 1995 for her album Cesaria.

Before Fame

She began singing on Portuguese cruise ships to earn money after she was orphaned at a young age.

Trivia

She received a Grammy Award in 2003 for her album Voz d'Amor.

Family Life

Her father worked as a part-time musician.

Associated With

She has performed with Gilberto Gil.