Miss Perfumado

Miss Perfumado (1992) by Cesária Évora is a collection of morna songs that highlights her deep, husky voice and restrained, intimate arrangements. The album blends traditional Cape Verdean melodies and Portuguese-language lyrics expressing longing and nostalgia, anchored by the widely known track "Sodade". Instrumentation is typically spare and acoustic, supporting a mood of melancholy and reflective warmth. The record helped introduce Évora's interpretation of morna to international listeners and stands as a key recording in her repertoire.