During the early years of the emergence of world music, the rootsy, old-national traditions were the first to grow into the mainstream light. In recent years, though, artists who hybridize traditions ...

LISBON - Portuguese singer/songwriter Sara Tavares, diagnosed with a brain tumor, died on Sunday evening at the age of 45 in Lisbon, a family source told Lusa. The news of the death of the artist, of ...

Tavares brings her guitar and voice, as well as a guitar-bass-drums trio, to the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage for a free concert tonight at 6 p.m. » EXPRESS: One of the things that’s really ...

Tavares' travels from Portugal to her parents' homeland in Cape Verde put her in touch with her cultural roots. The journeys also brought a unique... Sara Tavares Mixes Portuguese, African Rhythms ...

July 6, 2007 • Tavares' travels from Portugal to her parents' homeland in Cape Verde put her in touch with her cultural roots. The journeys also brought a unique mix of sounds to the singer/songwriter ...