Club Sodade Remixes

Performer: Césaria Évora
Engineer: Marc Mac; Vaughan Merrick
Producer: Gilbert Cohen; Carl Craig; Francois K; 4Hero; Jose Da Silva; Siji
Distributor: BMG (distributor)

Notes: This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel: Jim Clissett (harmonica); Osunlade (Fender Rhodes piano, drums, percussion); Eric Kupper (keyboards); Siji (synthesizer, percussion); Alix Alverez (synthesizer). Audio Mixers: Marc Mac; Osunlade. Audio Remixers: Carl Craig; 4hero; P�p� Bradock; Se�or Coconut. Recording information: The Sanctuary, New York, NY. The first thing to understand about this is that it's not a new album by the lovely Evora. It's not even a straight reissue of old material. Instead, this is Evora remixed, with much of the material coming from her classic Miss Perfumado set. To many, it doesn't sound like a good idea, but it has to be said, it's been done with taste, and there's been little tampering with the vocals, thankfully. In fact, her morna style overpowers and directs everything else, from pace to mood, giving this a very soulful edge. And the producers have all worked with sympathetic ears, not so much trying to imprint their own personalities on the songs, but complementing them. In fact, the beats and textures are often surprisingly subtle, spicing rather than overwhelming the stew. However, that said, the new approach, while pleasant, never adds very much to the originals. There's nothing in the productions to turn the head around. The stars remain Evora's evocative voice and the songs themselves. And while this is enjoyable enough, it lacks the warm intimacy of the original versions. ~ Chris Nickson

Entertainment Weekly (3/5/04, p.69) - "[The album's remixers have] produced surprisingly warm electro treatments. Evora's enchanting, throaty alto is wisely kept the main attraction..." - Rating: B+

Cape Verdean songstress Cesaria Evora is a bit of a musical late bloomer; she released her first album of morna music (a combination of West African and Brazilian styles) in 1992 at age 47 and, four years later, became an international sensation. Her vocals have drawn comparisons to Edith Piaf and Billie Holiday, while her down-to-earth "Barefoot Diva" personality has won her respect the world over. From 1995 to 2003, Evora recorded numerous albums, including the acclaimed CAF� ATLANTICO and SAO VICENTE, and she shows no signs of slowing down.

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