Maria de Barros (born February 3, 1961 in Dakar, Senegal) is a singer most associated with Cape Verde, the land of her parents. However, she lived in Nouakchott and Rhode Island in her youth.
She considers Cesária Évora to be her godmother and an inspiration. Her music thus has Morna influences, but she also has Latin or salsa influences.
Besides Evora she is a fan of Stevie Wo ... Show More
