Sodade

Cesária Évora

About Sodade

Sodade is a Cape Verdean slow coladeira song written in the 1950s by Armando Zeferino Soares, and best popularized by Cesária Évora on her 1992 album Miss Perfumado. The name is the Cape Verdean Creole variant of the Portuguese term saudade. The authorship of the song was contested between the composers Armando Zeferino Soares, notably by the duo Amândio Cabral and Luís Morais, until a court ruled on December 2006 that Soares was the author.


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1996
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Quem mostra' bo esse caminho longe?
Quem mostra' bo esse caminho longe?
Esse caminho pra São Tomé

Quem mostra' bo esse caminho longe?
Quem mostra' bo esse caminho longe?
Esse caminho pra São Tomé

Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau
Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau

Si bô 'screvê' me 'm ta 'screvê be
Si bô 'squecê me 'm ta 'squecê be
Até dia qui bô voltà

Si bô 'screvê' me 'm ta 'screvê be
Si bô 'squecê me 'm ta 'squecê be
Até dia qui bô voltà, sodade

Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau
Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau

Quem mostra' bo esse caminho longe?
Quem mostra' bo esse caminho longe?
Esse caminho pra São Tomé

Quem mostra' bo esse caminho longe?
Quem mostra' bo esse caminho longe?
Esse caminho pra São Tomé

Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau
Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau

Si bô 'screvê' me 'm ta 'screvê be
Si bô 'squecê me 'm ta 'squecê be
Até dia qui bô voltà

Si bô 'screvê' me 'm ta 'screvê be
Si bô 'squecê me 'm ta 'squecê be
Até dia qui bô voltà, sodade

Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau
Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau

Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau
Sodade sodade
Sodade dessa minha terra, São Nicolau

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Cesária Évora

Cesária Évora (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈzaɾiɐ ˈɛvuɾɐ]; 27 August 1941 – 17 December 2011) was a Cape Verdean popular singer. Nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva" for performing without shoes, she was also the "Queen of Morna". more »

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Written by: Amandio Cabral, Luis Morais

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Artist Information
Cesária Évora is a Cape Verdean singer and performer who was affectionately known as "Barefoot Diva" due to her preference of performing without shoes.
Song Origin
"Sodade" is arguably Cesária Évora's most recognizable song. It hails from her third album named 'Miss Perfumado', released in 1992.
Language
The song is performed in Cape Verdean Creole, a Portuguese-based creole language spoken on the islands of Cape Verde.
Song Meaning
The word 'Sodade' is a Cape Verdean Creole variation of the Portuguese word 'Saudade', which translates to a deep emotional state of longing for someone or something that is absent.
Recognition
"Sodade" became an international hit in many European countries, such as France and the Netherlands, as well as in Canada.
Genre
"Sodade" is in the Morna genre, which is a type of Cape Verdean music that is similar to Portuguese Fados or American Blues. The music often reflects the country's struggle with colonial rule and its longing for independence.
Commercial Success
The album 'Miss Perfumado' sold over 300,000 copies worldwide, largely due to the success of the song "Sodade".
Legacy
The success of "Sodade" helped in spreading Cape Verdean music and culture globally. This has subsequently played a crucial role in putting Cape Verde on the world music map.
Live Performances
Cesária Évora's live performances of "Sodade" were highly praised. She was known for emoting the song's theme of longing and nostalgia deeply, often leading to standing ovations.
Posthumous Recognition
After Cesária Évora's death in 2011, "Sodade" continued to be one of her most streamed and downloaded songs, securing her legacy as one of Africa's most important vocalists.

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