Sara Tavares was only 16 years old when she won two of Portugal’s most prestigious TV music contests. Born out second generation Cape Verdian immigrants, Sara grew up between two cultures. Initially known as a singer and composer of Gospel, Funk and Soul, she gradually incorporated more of her African music in her compositions. Her second album ‘Mi Ma Bô, produced by Parisian Lokua Kanza, reached gold in her native Portugal and was a mix of African rhythms and melodic pop songs. After a long wait of five years, finally her new album ‘Balancé’ is due in February 2006.
In this record produced by Sara herself, she wrote and composed all the songs and played many of the instruments. Balancé is a beautiful record in which Sara shows to be a very talented contemporary singer/song writer, that has managed to combine in a subtle and honest way contemporary music with her African roots.
Sara Tavares is touring the world with the music of her new album 'Xinti' that was called Lusaphone lushness FINANCIAL TIMES - UK ****
Check out the tour:
24 Sept Gewandhaus, Leipzig - GER
25 Sept Helsingborg - SE
26 Sept Stockholm - SE
28 Sept Helsinki - FI
17 Oct Cafe de la Danse, Paris - FR
22 Oct Theatre, Fouesnant - FR
5 Nov Skirball Cultural Center, LOS ANGELES, CA - USA
6 Nov San Francisco Jazz Festival, SAN FRANCISCO, CA - USA
7 Nov The Turlock Community Theatre, TURLOCK, CA - USA
10 Nov Jack Singer Concert Hall, CALGARY, AB - CANADA
13 Nov Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall, NEW YORK, NY - USA
14 Nov Lisner Auditorium, WASHINGTON, DC - USA
15 Nov The American Theatre, HAMPTON, VA - USA
17 Nov Le Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, MONTREAL , QC - CANADA
19 Nov Koerner Concert Hall, TORONTO, ON - CANADA
20 Nov Perelman Theater, PHILADELPHIA, PA - USA
21 Nov Berklee Performance Center, BOSTON, MA - USA
22 Nov Kelley Theatre Fairfield University, FAIRFIELD, CT - USA
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