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    Cesaria Evora

    Tom speaks with the most famous diva from Cape Verde, Cesaria Evora. She talks about her life, being unknown then famous, the history of the Cape Verdean archipelago, its rich history, and the wonderful music of Cape Verde.

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    By Tom Schnabel • Sep 18, 1999 • 2h 0m Listen

    Tom speaks with the most famous diva from Cape Verde, Cesaria Evora. She talks about her life, being unknown then famous, the history of the Cape Verdean archipelago, its rich history, and the wonderful music of Cape Verde.

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