In Cape Verde, women musicians keep Cesária Évora's legacy alive

WBUR

Published July 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

From Cesária Évora to a new generation of performers, women are keeping Cape Verde’s music alive and thriving on the world stage.

Ricci Shryock reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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Cape Verde's women musicians keep Cesária Évora's legacy alive

Ricci Shryock

From Cesária Évora to a new generation of performers, women are keeping Cape Verde's music alive and thriving on the world stage.

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