Growing up in poverty, Évora began her singing career in local bars at age sixteen. She saw relative popularity within Cape Verde over the following years, but she retired from singing when it did not provide her with enough money to care for her children. Évora returned to music in 1985, when she contributed to a women's music anthology album in Portugal. There, she met music producer José "Djô" da Silva, who signed Évora to his record label, Lusafrica. She released her debut album, La Diva Aux Pieds Nus, in 1988. Évora saw worldwide success after releasing her fourth and fifth albums: Miss Perfumado (1992) and Cesária (1995). She developed health problems in the late 2000s and died from respiratory failure and hypertension in 2011.
Nho Antone Escaderode
Cesária Évora Lyrics
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Qu'm ba na Rebera Grande
'M passa sabe
Fui dente dum reservado.
Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode
Oh nho Antone Escaderode Escaderode, Escaderode.
Nos era tres
Que t'ma um estamperode
Quande no sai
No ta que palpite descomandode.
Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode
Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode.
The song "Nho Antone Escaderode" by Cesária Évora tells the story of the singer's first experience going to Rebera Grande, a location in Cape Verde, and how she was sheltered and naive at the time. The lyrics describe how the singer and two others (presumably friends) went to Rebera Grande and stumbled upon a secretive, exclusive place where they didn't quite fit in. The chorus repeats the name "Nho Antone Escaderode" multiple times, which suggests that he may have been the one who introduced them to this place, or perhaps someone they encountered while there.
The lyrics paint a picture of youthful curiosity, ignorance, and perhaps even recklessness. The use of the word "estamperode" (meaning "uproar" or "disturbance") implies that they were up to no good and causing a bit of mischief. However, since they were inexperienced and didn't quite know what they were doing, they were easily overwhelmed by the situation and didn't know how to act. The repetition of "oh nho Antone Escaderode" in the chorus almost sounds like a plea for guidance or protection from this mysterious figure.
Overall, "Nho Antone Escaderode" is a song that captures the feeling of being young and inexperienced, exploring new places, and feeling a mix of excitement and fear. Cesária Évora's beautiful voice and the gentle, swaying rhythm of the music add to the dream-like quality of the song and make it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Primera vez
The first time
Qu'm ba na Rebera Grande
That I went to Rebera Grande
'M passa sabe
I passed by, you know
Fui dente dum reservado.
I was inside a reserved area.
Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Oh Mr. Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode
Nos era tres
We were three
Que t'ma um estamperode
Taking a walk we met a drunkard
Quande no sai
When he wouldn't leave
No ta que palpite descomandode.
We became nervous and uneasy.
Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Oh Mr. Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode
Contributed by Violet J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ОльгаМихайловна-с4ь
Моя милая черноокая босоногая бесконечная родная и близкая, Цезария с Островов Зелёного Мыса, далёких островов далёкого океана... Сейчас твоя земля и твой народ, твой язык и твои песни стали мне родными и стали частью моего сердца. Я не успела сказать тебе слова благодарности и уважения при твоей жизни, но лучше сделать это поздно,чем никогда. Я впустила тебя в свое сердце, и ты будешь моей сестрой ,подругой, дочерью и матерью, бальзамом для душевных ран и надеждой на все хорошее, будешь со мной до конца...
Светлая память и Царствие Небесное тебе, моя птичка певчая, такая маленькая, трогательно милая, беззащитная и чистая,как весенний цветок. Покойся с миром, дорогая Сезария, мать - земля,
Ангел ,. Пролетевший над нашей грешной землёй, чтобы согреть наши грешные сердца и омыть их нежностью и любовью.
@Kevin-Muteg1
🇰🇪 An amazing daughter of Africa, with superb voice and talent. I don't know the language, however her music goes beyond the borders. Continue resting in eternal power Cesaria Evora
@ntebalengleotlela3876
South Africa approves 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@robinelksnat9234
I'm between joy and tears all the time. She creates something for me that no other singer can do, she penetrates my soul and touches it with love. That's so awesome. Like an angel. As many write in the comments. She has something divine. May she rest in God's arms. And touch many hearts with her voice ❤️🙏🏼
@danielameixamontero5429
You are Amazing,Wonderful.Thank you ! And CESARIA is DIVINE ! EVIVA CESARIA ! She is as AMALIA RODRIGUES DE PORTUGAL.CESARIA EVORA loved very much the music of the QUEEN DO FADO ! And me too ! ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🇦🇩
@Воєводаруський
It's called "sodade"
@tatiana57ful
Завораживает голос Сезарии, ритм и просто энергетика всего коллектива! Хоть ни слова не понять, а так хорошо!!!
@mthunzingadlela7672
Love you Cesaria Evora.... love from South AFrica
@mariafernandez6309
Oh my Cesaria.!!! The bigest and the maxim Diva of Cabo Verde ...I love you for ever.!!! Thanks for leving the excellence in music... !!!
@mercedesclassenunez1466
Su voz y su musica nos dejaron un lindo recuerdo y hermisos ,la amamo por sirmpre