Sodade
Cesária Évora
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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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Written by: Amandio Cabral, Luis Morais
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10 facts about this song
Artist InformationCesária Évora is a Cape Verdean singer and performer who was affectionately known as "Barefoot Diva" due to her preference of performing without shoes.
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Song Origin"Sodade" is arguably Cesária Évora's most recognizable song. It hails from her third album named 'Miss Perfumado', released in 1992.
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LanguageThe song is performed in Cape Verdean Creole, a Portuguese-based creole language spoken on the islands of Cape Verde.
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Song MeaningThe 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.
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Recognition"Sodade" became an international hit in many European countries, such as France and the Netherlands, as well as in Canada.
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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.
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Commercial SuccessThe album 'Miss Perfumado' sold over 300,000 copies worldwide, largely due to the success of the song "Sodade".
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LegacyThe 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.
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Live PerformancesCesária 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.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter 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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