Distino Di Belita

Distino Di Belita Artist: Césaria Évora
Label: RCA Victor
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 090266730223
EAN: 0090266730223
ASIN: B00007L9O4


Release Date: 2003-01-21

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Tracks:

  1. Bitina
  2. Nova Sintra
  3. Emigranti
  4. Tanha
  5. Salamansa
  6. Odji Maguado
  7. T 'imbutchode
  8. Distino Di Bilita
  9. Nova Sintra (piano bar version)
  10. Pontero

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Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Earlier, But Not Better Cesaria.......2005-01-27

Like many, I first found out about Cesaria Evora a few years back through her brilliant series of recordings for Windham Hill/BMG, which led to a worldwide "rediscovery" of this world music diva. Much like the various cast of characters from the Buena Vista Social Club, Evora's numerous albums of the late 1990s captured old music in a new way with contemporary sound -- a very successful combination that appealed to critics and general music fans alike. Of course being someone who enjoys more "authentic" performances, I decided to go back in search of Cesaria's earlier efforts figuring they would be even better than the current releases. Well, I was very wrong. Surprisingly, this 1974 session is more of a desperate attempt at crossover success (for the time) than her recent major-label discs. While many will certainly enjoy "Distino Di Belita," I found the arrangements to be very dated -- stuck in a quagmire of syrupy 70s strings -- and her vocal stylings lacking the distinction they have today thirty years later. While it is taboo in some music circles for artists to "mature," it has clearly helped Ms. Evora. If you are new to this wonderful artist, don't begin at the beginning -- instead try "Mar Azul" or "Miss Perfumado."

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