After having covered the sensual nightclub material of Miss Perfumado and Cesaria Evora, Evora left us wondering where she could possibly go next. She returned with Café Atlantico, blowing us away with her luscious voice and widened repertoire of Brazilian- and Cuban-influenced music. With touches of string accompaniment, Evora's music dances with light energy and woos with the classic morna sound, leaving us to ponder what amazing music she'll master on her next album. --Karen K. Hugg

2009-01-06 -- 5/5:: Cafe Atlantico
I went to see Cesaria Evora perform in Berkeley a few months ago.
My boyfriend and I had forgotten how sweet her singing was.
He wanted to go out and buy 1 CD of her music. Through Amazon.com, I was
able to purchase 3 for just alittle bit above his price. I am definitely verrry happy!

2007-11-03 -- 5/5:: Taking emotions and nostalgia to a higher level!!!
God gave this woman more than a gift and she has shared it with the world. I saw Cesaria Evora live on Lincoln Road, South Beach about 4 years ago and let me tell you; the energy level through her voice and her deepness of emotion are INCREDIBLE. She sang barefoot in order to stay connected with the ground. Isnt she amazing!!!
The first album I got from her, I heard it while staying in the island of Portobelo in Panama. The scenery was perfect and that album touched my soul. CAFE ATLANTICO is a must for any music lover who appreciates soulful
and beautiful music.

2007-02-26 -- 5/5:: Amongst the best
This lady has an awesome voice, no wonder they call her the barefoot opera singer. Cesaria could actually move you with just her voice and without the music. She is one of my favo rite singers. Relaxing and moving you will never get tired of this cd and will entertain you for years to come.

2004-04-17 -- 4/5:: What a swing!
This is a great CD. I learned about Cesaria Evora in a television documentary and ordered the CD from Amazon. We are still tapping our feet and swinging to African Samba and ballads!

If you like Samba and a melodious African air, this is for you. Evora's voice is deep and sensous. A new listening experience.

2003-11-09 -- 5/5:: Delicious Rhythms
Evora has a beautifully intense, direct vocal style and an ability to merge with rhythms both slow and fast. In Cafe Atlantico she sings a range of material from slow, lamenting love songs to samba-speed chants, all exciting and absorbing. The sequence and sound quality make this a thoroughly enjoyable compilation, leaving the listener wanting more.