Cesaria Evora, "the Barefoot Diva" dies at age 70

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December 18, 2011 - 2:42am

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Singer Cesária Evora, nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva" because of her propensity to perform without shoes, has died aged 70.

The Grammy-winning singer, who was forced to retire in September due to ill health, passed away in hospital on her native island of São Vicente in Cape Verde.

Evora was famous for singing blues-influenced music and began her career performing in the bars of her hometown, Mindelo, in the west African island nation.

Guardian article

I was a big fan of Cesaria Evora, bought all of her CD's, and saw her during her last performance at Massey Hall in Toronto in 2008. She was amazing!

For those not familiar with her, this song "Sodade" was sort of her "signature tune".

Cesaria Evora, "the Barefoot Diva" dies at age 70

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