Cesaria Evora

Radio Mindelo

Regular price $52.00

This product is a Record Store Day title and not available to pre-order

Available to buy in-store on Record Store Day 22nd April 2023

Remaining copies will be available to buy online from 8pm on 24th April 2023

This 22-track collection by Césaria Evóra contains the very first recordings made by the Cape Verdean singer in the early 1960s, with all tracks originally cut for the Mindelo radio station Radio Barlavento.

The majority of the pieces were written by Gregorio Gonçalves, better known as "Ti Goy", who plays the guitar and/or drums on all tracks that also feature artist and songwriter Frank Cavaquim.

The songs on this album range from love songs to social commentaries on issues of the day. Radio Mindelo gives listeners the chance to listen to the familiar voice of the "Queen of Morna" in her most purest essence during her young performances.

Radio Mindelo - Early Recordings is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on purple marbled vinyl and includes a four page booklet.