Carmen Souza

Lisbon-born of Cape Verdean descent, vocalist/guitarist Carmen Souza is a true world music artist with a seamless blend of influences including African, Latin, American jazz and Cape Verdean music. The tiny island of Cape Verde is well known for a plethora of great singers including the great Cesaria Evora, Sara Tavares, Lura, and you can certainly add Souza to this growing list. Her expressive voice whispers with a sexy huskiness and soars with soul and rhythm. Souza is an artist in command of her wonderful musical gifts backed by a fine ensemble that performs sunny African rhythms, vibrant Latin soul firmly rooted in the jazz tradition with impeccable phrasing and adventurous exploration.