Cesaria Évora
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About
Known as the Queen of Morna, Évora was a Cape Verdean singer who was nominated for her first Grammy Award in 1995 for her album Cesaria.
Before Fame
She began singing on Portuguese cruise ships to earn money after she was orphaned at a young age.
Trivia
She received a Grammy Award in 2003 for her album Voz d'Amor.
Family Life
Her father worked as a part-time musician.
Associated With
She has performed with Gilberto Gil.
