Cesária Évora was a legendary singer from Cape Verde. People called her the Barefoot Diva and the Queen of Morna. She faced a tough childhood. She even stopped singing for over a decade. Her career finally took off in Paris when she was nearly fifty. She sang with deep emotion about longing and island life. Her famous tracks include "Sodade," "Petit Pays," and "Angola." She always performed barefoot on stage to honor working people. She won a Grammy Award and became a global icon. She passed away in 2011. She is one to check out for new music enthusiasts.