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Carmen Souza


Carmen Souza is a highly acclaimed and unique singer/songwriter musician born in Lisbon with cape verdian origins. With her four latest albums released worldwide by german independent label "Galileo", she was able to collect an outstanding collection of reviews from all over the world.

"World Music Central" considers her music: "...a landmark that will prompt you to embrace and at the same time rethink everything you know and love about the sounds of Cape Verde.”

"NPR" says: “Her music opens up a window to another world!”

And "The Independent" once wrote: “The poetic voice is as original as the musical one!”

"Protegid", her latest studio album, also received a nomination for the "German Record Critic’s Award" and entered the "World Music Charts" of Europe. A re-edition of "Verdade" (her second album) also entered the WMCE and was included in several lists of “Best World Music Album 2010”.

Carmen Souza's independent spirit, singular vocal approach and courageous musical choices are the reasons several critics have compared her to singers like Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Cleo Laine, Eartha Kitt or Marie Daulne. Her unique sound combines the african and cape verdean traditional rhythms with contemporary jazz and afro-latin styles in a perfect way. With an almost non-stop touring schedule, Carmen Souza has become a true world music force, one of Europe's most in-demand jazz singers and a unique reference in the cape verdean music.




http://www.carmensouza.com/