The 'barefoot diva', Cesaria Evora's legacy lives on in Cape Verde • FRANCE 24 English

Mindelo, a small port city on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde, was once home to Cesaria Evora. She was celebrated around the world for her morna style - a nostalgic musical genre now recognized as a piece of cultural heritage by UNESCO. Her music still resonates in the streets on her island - where the barefoot diva lived until her death in nearly 14 years ago. #cesariaevora #capeverde #legacy 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen