20 moments

1. Birth in Mindelo

   1941-08-27 · Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde

   Cesária Évora was born in Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente in Portuguese Cape Verde.

2. Recording visit to Lisbon

   1985-01-01 · Lisbon, Portugal

   Évora travelled to Lisbon after being invited by Bana and a women's association to record demonstration recordings, marking her return to music after her long hiatus. The source supports the year, but not a more precise date or venue.

3. Journey to Paris with José da Silva

   1987-01-01 · Paris, France

   While performing in Lisbon, Évora met producer José “Djô” da Silva and accompanied him to Paris, a key move in launching her international recording career. The source supports the year but not a more specific arrival date or Paris location.

4. Restaurant performances in Lisbon

   1987-01-01 · Lisbon, Portugal

   After the United States tour, Bana asked Évora to perform at his restaurant in Lisbon, where her renewed career advanced. The restaurant is not identified in the source; coordinates represent central Lisbon.

5. Tour with Bana in the United States

   1987-01-01 · United States

   Évora toured the United States with the morna singer Bana during her return to international performing. The evidence identifies only the country; coordinates are a representative national point.

6. First album recording in Paris

   1988-01-01 · Paris, France

   Producer José da Silva brought Évora to Paris to record her first album, La Diva aux Pieds Nus. The recording studio is not identified; coordinates represent Paris.

7. Angoulême Festival performance

   1991-01-01 · Angoulême, France

   Évora performed at the Angoulême Festival during the period in which Mar Azul brought her wider radio attention. The source gives the year but not a festival date or exact stage.

8. Sold-out Théâtre de la Ville concerts

   1992-12-01 · Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France

   Two December Paris concerts at the Théâtre de la Ville sold out in advance, an early major breakthrough in her international concert career. The source supports December 1992 but not the individual concert dates.

9. Live session at KCRW

   1995-10-05 · KCRW studios, Santa Monica, California, United States

   Évora visited KCRW for a live studio performance during a United States tour period that broadened her American audience. Coordinates represent KCRW's Santa Monica College studio location.

10. Veterans Wadsworth Theater concert

    1996-10-11 · Veterans Wadsworth Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States

    Évora performed at Veterans Wadsworth Theater in Los Angeles, returning after her 1995 LunaPark appearances. The date is derived from the article's Monday, 14 October 1996 publication date and its reference to the preceding Friday.

11. Veterans Wadsworth Theater return

    1997-11-08 · Veterans Wadsworth Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States

    Évora gave the first of two Veterans Wadsworth Theater performances, singing material from Cesaria Evora and Cabo Verde. The date is derived from the article's Monday, 10 November 1997 publication date and its reference to the preceding Saturday.

12. Royal Festival Hall performance

    2001-07-13 · Royal Festival Hall, London, England, United Kingdom

    Évora appeared barefoot at London's Royal Festival Hall during the touring cycle for São Vicente di Longe. The date is derived from the review's 17 July 2001 publication date and its reference to the preceding Friday.

13. Salón 21 concert

    2001-10-25 · Salón 21, Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico

    Évora gave the first of two Mexico City concerts at Salón 21 in Polanco, featuring songs from São Vicente di Longe. The date is derived from the 27 October 2001 report's reference to the preceding Thursday; coordinates represent Polanco because the former venue's precise site is uncertain.

14. Wolf Trap performance

    2003-06-19 · Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Vienna, Virginia, United States

    Évora performed at Wolf Trap in northern Virginia, where she brought Cape Verdean music to a United States concert audience. The date is derived from the 21 June 2003 report's reference to the preceding Thursday.

15. Grand Rex residency

    2006-05-01 · Le Grand Rex, Paris, France

    Évora played a three-night residency at Paris's Grand Rex, premiering songs from the forthcoming Rogamar album. The review was published on 17 May 2006; its text does not establish the exact performance date within the residency.

16. Stroke during Australian tour

    2008-03-01 · Australia

    Évora suffered a stroke during a concert in Australia, forcing cancellation of international performances and interrupting her touring. The source supports March 2008 and Australia, but not the concert city; coordinates are a representative national point.

17. Virada Cultural opening performance

    2008-04-26 · Avenida São João and Rua Aurora, São Paulo, Brazil

    

    Évora sang on the main Virada Cultural stage on Rua São João in central São Paulo, opening the festival's musical program. The 30 April 2008 report identifies the performance as having occurred on the preceding Saturday, 26 April.

18. Paris concert before heart attack

    2010-01-01 · Paris, France

    Évora performed a concert in Paris before suffering a heart attack that led to open-heart surgery. The source supports only the year and city; it does not identify the concert venue or date.

19. Arrival in Paris before retirement

    2011-09-01 · Paris, France

    Évora arrived in Paris for concerts and appearances shortly before doctors ordered their cancellation and she announced her permanent retirement from performing. The article is dated 23 September 2011; the arrival date itself is not specified.

20. Death in Mindelo

    2011-12-17 · Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde

    Évora died in her home city of Mindelo after declining health, ending a career that brought Cape Verdean morna to worldwide audiences.