Cesaria Evora - Cafe Atlantico (2LP)
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Cesaria Evora - vocals
Backing Vocals – Marie-Paule Tribord, Teofilo Chantre, Toy Vieira, Valérie Belinga, Valérie Tribord
Acoustic Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – José Paris
Cavaquinho, Backing Vocals – Jacinto Pereira
Cello – Alejandro Rodriguez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Arelis Copello (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Daniel Rodriguez (A1, A3, B1, B2, B4, C2, C3), Gladis La Tomayo (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Double Bass – Andres Grana (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Francisco Valdez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Drums – Calu
Flute – Daniel Peñalver (pistes : A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Manuel Garcia (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Raul Valdez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Zorimé Mercedez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
French Horn – Francisco Santiago (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Segundo Mendoza (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Side guitar, Backing Vocals – Luis Ramos
Percussion – Tey Santos
Piano, Backing Vocals – Nando Andrade
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Percussion, Vocals – Totinho
Trombone – Alberto Meneses (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Ridel Rodriguez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Bass Trombone – Antonio Peñalver (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Trumpet – Emilio Heredia (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Enrique Rodriguez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Michel Padron (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Viola – Jose Dominguez Fernandez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Leonel Hernandez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Raymond Morales (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Roberto Dias (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Violin – Alioth Castillo (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Ana Julia Feira (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Ariel Mendez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Augusto Carreras (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Dania Gutierrez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Ernesto Dias (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Fresi Garcia (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Genardo Garcia (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Hugo Cruz (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Julian Corrales Subida (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Mario Fernandez (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2), Omar Pereira (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Strings, Horns And Flutes arranged and conducted by Jaques Morelenbaum (A3, B1, B2, B4, C2)
Guitar Cavaquinho arranged by Bau
2LPs, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Pure Pleasure
Original Label : Lusafrica, RCA, BMG
Recorded at Studio Recall, Pompignan, France (except tracks A1 and C3, which were recorded at Studio Harry Son, Paris, France)
Engineered by João Magalhaes (A2 to C2, C4 to D2)
Additional recordings in Havana, Cuba (A1, A3, B1-2, B4, C1, C3-4)
Additional overdubs recorded at Studio abdala, Havana, Cuba (A1, A3, B1-2, B4, C1, C3-4) engineered by Alain Martinez De La Cruz and Evelio Gay Salinas
Mixed at Studio Marcadet, (except D2 which was mixed at Studio Gimmick) by José Da Silva, Stéphane Caisson
Produced by Jose de Silva
Remastered by Ray Staff at Air Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London
Originally released in 1999
Reissued in 2012
Tracks:
Side A:
- Flor di Nha Esperanca
- Vaquinha Mansa
- Amor di Mundo
Side B:
- Paraiso di Atlantico
- Sorte
- Carnaval de Sao Vicente
- Desilusao Dum Amdjer
Side C:
- Nho Antone Escaderode
- Beijo de Longe
- Roma Criola
Side D :
- Perseguida
- Maria Elena
- Cabo Verde Manda Mantenha
- Terezinha
Reviews:
“I was first introduced to Cesaria by an audiophile friend who seemed to possess every disc recommended by Harry Pearson (of The Absolute Sound). The music was always quite varied, well-recorded, and in the case of this particular disc, enjoyable to listen to as well. Although Latin jazz has seen moderately popularity over the years, Evora is more of a Latin folk singer. With this record she borrows from Cuban and Brazilian music with an interesting blend of tempo and style. As is the case on her other records, Cesaria’s voice is rich and beautiful and a pleasure unto its own. This disc, like the album Cabo Verde before it, charted all the way up in the top five records on the U.S. world music charts.
With the growing use of music streaming services I’d like the think the audience for world music is increasing and there will be more exposure to new music like Evora makes. Café Atlantico starts off slow and mellow and picks up the pace from there. There are some sad, sweet tunes mixed in with playful jaunts through rhythm and melody. The last tune of side four offers the sound of the accordion that is somewhat reminiscent of the music on the Amelie soundtrack—I just happened to have watched the film again recently. This record is great for an active or passive listening session and although the music will be unfamiliar to most, it is a great way to get a taste for some contemporary Latin music.” Brian Bloom, Audiophile Audition March 2015
“The glorious Café Atlantico finds Césaria Évora venturing into more Latin American musical landscapes, as opposed to Portuguese, which dominated her previous albums. Évora draws from traditional Cuban and Brazilian music to mesmerizing effect. The album is also a tribute to her home town of Mindelo, on the Cape Verdean island of Sao Vicente, which was once a busy port with sailors cruising between South America, the Caribbean, and Portugal. Therefore, the music is heartbreaking and nostalgic, warm and tragic all at once. The masterful "Carnaval de São Vicente" is one of the most joyous, bittersweet party songs ever put on wax (and was even issued as a maxi-single with fantastic remixes). "Roma Criola" is tragic, lonely, destitute, and always interesting, making for an undiscovered masterpiece of a ballad, and her rendition of the Spanish language standard "Maria Elena" is absolutely heartbreaking. The album evokes a moody elegance rarely found in modern music, from the sweeping opener "Flôr Di Nha Esperança" to the summery "Amor Di Mundo," and the picture she paints of this café at the end of the world is a gorgeous, multi-colored, and emotion-stirring palate. This album is nothing short of world class and will be enjoyed by generations to come.” AllMusic Review by Jose F. Promis
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.4 / 5