Posts Tagged “Cape Verde”
Cesária Évora – Mãe Carinhosa
by Alex on March 27, 2013
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Cesária Évora – “Mãe Carinhosa”
Mãe Carinhosa
Cesária Évora had an exceptional career. As the world mourned her death in December 2011, everyone dug into her catalog of records, thinking they would never hear any new music from the “Barefoot Diva.” Her longtime collaborator and producer José da Silva was reluctant to release a posthumous album, but after witnessing the overwhelming tributes and sadness at Évora’s passing, he decided to take a look at some of the songs that didn’t make it onto any of her albums.
“I was flooded with ideas and projects after Cesária died. People suggested we do cover albums, fancy tributes, that kind of thing. I decided we should keep it simple, and give the world a new album of songs that, for various reasons, had never made it onto an album before.” – José da Silva
When Cesária Évora wasn’t touring, she was in the studio recording. Over the years, songs accumulated that never made the final version of records. When da Silva looked at the material available, he found most of it was nearly complete. By adding some subtle touches, da Silva put together a seamless listening experience with songs from different periods in Évora’s career. Those songs have been compiled on Cesária Évora’s final release, Mãe Carinhosa (Mother Affection), on Lusafrica.
It’s hard to believe these songs didn’t make it onto any of Évora’s albums. Each track on Mãe Carinhosa is exceptional. Sometimes posthumous albums sound a bit sparse as they were never fully realized, but this is an album the “Queen of Mourna” would have been proud of. Her exceptional voice shines on this record. Listen to “Mãe Carinhosa” above to hear the passion, warmth and tenderness in her voice. From her humble beginnings as a bar singer in Mindelo to selling out major venues and winning prestigious awards (she has a Grammy and a Legion de Honneur to her credit), Évora always sang for the people and 48 hours before her death, she was still receiving folks in her home in Mindelo, which was known for always having its doors open. This collection of mournas and coladeras is one of Évora’s best and serves as a strong finale to her illustrious life.
Splinters & Candy 03/25/13 91.3 WVKR
by Alex on March 25, 2013
Four well-dressed men holding beer bottles. Australia. 1896.
Splinters & Candy 03/25/13 91.3 WVKR by Splinters & Candy on Mixcloud
A special hour and a half edition! Splinters & Candy airs every Monday from 4PM to 5PM EST on independent radio 91.3 WVKR FM Poughkeepsie. Live streaming at wvkr.org. Each week Alex Brown presents an eclectic collection of music from around the globe. Thanks for listening.
PLAYLIST
Matuto – “Toca o Sino (Ring the Bell)”
Mucca Pazza – “Rabbits and Trees”
M.A.K.U SoundSystem – “El Jugo”
Halim “Janda-Ku” Yatim and the Sangam Boys – “Jauh Pandangan”
The Funk Ark – “El Rancho Motel”
Mary Jane Lammond & Wendy MacIssac – “Yellow Coat”
Camper Van Beethoven – “Tina”
Stepan & Haigaz – “Hop Pala”
Dub Colossus – “Satta Massagana (Yeka Dub)”
Habib Koité & Eric Bibb – “We Don’t Care”
Cesária Évora – “Mãe Carinhosa”
Boonchu Farlab – “Tao Bahn Phun”
Habib Koité – “Wari”
Khaled – “Sahra”
Rami GB – “Soura”
Renata Lu – “Faz Tanto Tempo”
Zebu Nation – “Babonao”
Oumou Sangaré – “Mogo Te Diya Bee Ye”
Tony Allen – “Secret Agent”
Splinters & Candy 01/28/13 91.3 WVKR
by Alex on January 28, 2013
The Splinter. Circa 1910. OSU Collection. P40:251.
Splinters & Candy 01/28/13 91.3 WVKR FM by Splinters & Candy on Mixcloud
Splinters & Candy airs every Monday from 4PM to 5PM EST on independent radio 91.3 WVKR FM Poughkeepsie. Live streaming at wvkr.org. Each week Alex Brown presents an eclectic collection of music from around the globe. Thanks for listening.
PLAYLIST
Baba Salah – “Amidininé (Friendship Between Ethnic Groups)”
Monoswezi – “Hondo”
Samuel Yirga – “Firma Ena Wereket”
The Balfa Freres – “Danse de Mardi Gras”
Sukay – “Kunatakiraqui”
Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac – “Keeping Up With Calum”
Cecilia Villar Eljuri – “Empuja”
Ibrahim Maalouf – “Questions & Answers”
Eric Agyeman – “Nea Abe Beto”
Cesária Évora – “Holandesa Co Certeza”
Splinters & Candy 01/21/13 91.3 WVKR
by Alex on January 21, 2013
Power Dressing. Prime Minister of Manipur. 1944. Cecil Beaton.
Splinters & Candy 01/21/13 91.3 WVKR FM by Splinters & Candy on Mixcloud
Splinters & Candy airs every Monday from 4PM to 5PM EST on independent radio 91.3 WVKR FM Poughkeepsie. Live streaming at wvkr.org. Each week Alex Brown presents an eclectic collection of music from around the globe. Thanks for listening.
PLAYLIST
Boban i Marko Marković – “SAT”
Amadou Balaké – “Super Bar Konon Mousso”
Lobi Traoré – “Mali Ba”
Souljazz Orchestra – “Bibinay”
Irma Thomas – “Wish Someone Would Care”
Simon Shaheen – “Al Hinna”
Hugh Masekela – “Bembezela”
Titina – “Stanhadinha”
Vonga Aye – “Bolingo Mobesu”
Vincent Nguini & Afro-Train – “Ode to Hendrix”
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – “Mustt Mustt”
Le Vent du Nord – “Manteau D’Hiver”
