Sara Tavares...

This is Sara Tavares. She is a singer from Portugal. She was 16 years old when she won two of Portugal’s most prestigious TV music contests. Born of second generation Cape Verdian immigrants, Sara grew up between two cultures. She has made music for a while, but has gradually incorporated more of her African roots in her compositions. Her second album ‘Mi Ma Bô, reached gold in her native Portugal and was a mix of African rhythms and melodic pop songs. Her new album ‘Balancé’ was released in February 2006. Sara produced this album herself, wrote/composed all the songs, and played many of the instruments. Balancé is a beautiful record where Sara shows that she's a talented contemporary singer/song writer, that has managed to combine in a subtle and honest way contemporary music with her African roots.

I love her music and if you've never heard of her, I think you'll like it to. It's very relaxing and rhythmic. I've included a video from the title track of her latest CD 'Balance'. My favorite song on this album is called 'Planeta Sukri' because there's an element about it that reminds me of Haitian music. Check it out and enjoy! Listen To Balance

PS - I love her locs too!