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Cesária Évora was born in 1941. She was a Cape Verdean singer who became known as the "Barefoot Diva" for her performances in bare feet. Évora's music was a blend of traditional Cape Verdean styles, including morna and coladeira, with influences from other genres such as fado and Brazilian samba. She gained international recognition in the 1990s and won a Grammy Award for Best World Music Album in 2004.