Distino Di Belita

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As the grande dame of world music, Cape Verde's Cesaria Evora is a singer beyond compare. Her deep voice and gentle phrasing are as friendly as a favorite aunt. Nonetheless, Evora has a sad bit of romantic melancholy to her that is always part of the morna style, which has its roots in West African drumming and Portuguese fado. It makes her, like the music, timeless. Even though Distino Di Belita was recorded in 1974, it holds up well next to recent efforts like Miss Perfumado, São Vicente, and Mar Azul. There are, however, some concessions. The production is typical for African albums of the era, which means there is some unwarranted glossiness that does nothing for tracks like "T'imbutchode," "Pontero," and the title track. For the most part, though, Distino Di Belita holds up well thanks to Evora herself and gems like "Nova Sintra." Released for the first time in the United States, this is a must for fans. --Tad Hendrickson

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Average customer rating: Earlier, But Not Better Cesaria

Distino Di Belita Césaria Évora Manufacturer: RCA Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cape Verde | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rogamar Cabo Verde Miss Perfumado Mar Azul São Vicente ASIN: B00007L9O4 Release Date: 2003-01-21

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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As the grande dame of world music, Cape Verde's Cesaria Evora is a singer beyond compare. Her deep voice and gentle phrasing are as friendly as a favorite aunt. Nonetheless, Evora has a sad bit of romantic melancholy to her that is always part of the morna style, which has its roots in West African drumming and Portuguese fado. It makes her, like the music, timeless. Even though Distino Di Belita was recorded in 1974, it holds up well next to recent efforts like Miss Perfumado, São Vicente, and Mar Azul. There are, however, some concessions. The production is typical for African albums of the era, which means there is some unwarranted glossiness that does nothing for tracks like "T'imbutchode," "Pontero," and the title track. For the most part, though, Distino Di Belita holds up well thanks to Evora herself and gems like "Nova Sintra." Released for the first time in the United States, this is a must for fans. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Earlier, But Not Better Cesaria.......2005-01-28

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."

Average customer rating: She is one of a kind

Distino Di Belita Césaria Évora Manufacturer: Melodie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cape Verde | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005N7V Release Date: 2000-01-17

Tracks:

1. Bitina
2. Nova Sintra
3. Emigranti
4. Tanha
5. Salamansa
6. Odji Maguado
7. T'imbutchode
8. Distino Di Belita
9. Nova Sintra
10. Pontero

Customer Reviews:

She is one of a kind.......2000-07-28

This cd is one of the cd's by Cesaria that I enjoy the most. The song "Distino de Belita" which is the title of th Cd, was written by my father and that is what makes this Cd so special to me. I also own a most of her Cd's and they are some of the most precious things i own because her voice is so beutiful that it will make you want to rise when your are having a bad day. To me, she is one of a few singers who posses a voice that makes people want to believe.

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Distino Di Belita Césaria Évora Manufacturer: Melodie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cape Verde | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004S6XS Release Date: 2000-01-17

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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Distino Di Belita Césaria Évora Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cape Verde | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000DZ3E Release Date: 1995-12-08

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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Distino Di Belita Césaria Évora Manufacturer: Lusafrica ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cape Verde | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008FBSE Release Date: 1995-12-12

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

Average customer rating:

Distino Di Belita/Cabo Verde.. Cesaria Evora ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005Q3OB

Album Description

German compilation featuring the Cape Verdean vocalist's albums, 'Cabo Verde' (1997), 'Distino Di Belita' (2001, unavailable in the US) & 'Miss Perfumado' (1992). Standard jewel cases housed in a slipcase.

World Music:

1. E O Povo Ao Vivo De Novo [Import] [Live]
2. En Francais: Best Of [Import]
3. Expo Expo [Import]
4. Famous Anonymous Wilderness
5. Fiesta in Mexico
6. Flamenco Romantico
7. Frastrated [Import]
8. Garrafieira [Import]
9. Gilberto Gonzalez
10. Große Freiheit Nr. 7 [Import]

World Music

world music

World Music

Replay: The Collection [Import]

The George Gershwin Collection [Import]

Talk Talk and More Talk [Import]

Live at the Blue Note [Enhanced] [Live]

Trees Lounge: Music From The Motion Picture [Soundtrack] [Import]

Uwolani

Tropical Spirits

Valley of Rain & Ballad of a Thin Line Man [Import]

Top des Top de la Reunion [Import]

Symphony 4 Op 60 / Symphony 5 Op 67 / Coriolan

The Big Sound of Bubba Brooks

The Jaz Life

Volume 1

Hey Mrs Jones

How Come