Biography

Cesária Évora was born on August 27, 1941 in Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde, Portugal [now Cape Verde]. She was an actress and composer, known for Great Expectations (1998), Underground (1995) and Sorority Row (2009). She died on December 17, 2011 in Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde.

Mother of Eduardo (b. August 5th 1959) and Fernanda and grandmother of Adilson and Janete.

Daughter of Justino da Cruz and Joana and one of five children.

Singer.