What does Distino di Belita sound like?

Distino di Belita is a fado, morna and modinha album by Cesária Évora, released in 1990. Good for gentle rhythms for relaxed afternoons and melancholic melodies for reflective moments.

Who is Distino di Belita for?

Distino di Belita works well if you're into gentle rhythms for relaxed afternoons, melancholic melodies for reflective moments and warm sounds for intimate gatherings.

How many songs are on Distino di Belita?

Distino di Belita has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Distino di Belita

Cesária Évora · 1990

42 min · 10 tracks · fado

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Évora's blend of traditional fado elements with her unique vocal style creates a distinctive sound that resonates well over time.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of traditional fado instrumentation, including guitar and accordion, throughout its ten tracks.
Vocals are predominantly delivered in a melancholic style, with Évora's voice often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Several tracks incorporate call-and-response patterns between Évora and instrumental sections, creating a dialogue within the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.