Mar Azul
Cesária Évora · 1991
34 min · 8 tracks · fado · morna · modinha
A soulful blend of Cape Verdean rhythms and melancholic melodies that evoke longing and nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- evocative melodies that linger
- soulful sounds for nostalgic evenings
- consistent flow for easy listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'Mar Azul' was Cesária Évora's international breakthrough album, marking her first significant exposure outside of Cape Verde. This record came after she had been performing locally for over two decades, bringing her unique sound to a global audience for the first time.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amália Rodrigues· Mariza· Dulce Pontes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mar Azul 3:38
- 2 Cize 5:21
- 3 Estanhadinha 2:44
- 4 Cabo Verde 3:14
- 5 Belga 4:57
- 6 Cretcheu Di Ceu 6:14
- 7 Cinturão Tem Mele (Dansa Tcha Tcha Tcha) 3:34
- 8 Separação 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.