Sara Tavares, a Portuguese singer, composer, guitarist, and percussionist, was born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal. As a second-generation Portuguese of Cape Verdean heritage, she crafted world music with influences from Africa, Portugal, and North America.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 45 years
Height- 5 feet 6 inches
Full name- Sara Alexandra Lima Tavares
Born- 1 February 1978
Birth place- Lisbon, Portugal
Died- 19 November 2023
Genre- MPB
Profession- Portuguese singer and compose
Nationality- Portuguese
Parents
Details regarding the names of Tavares’s parents are unavailable. However, it is known that her parents immigrated from Cape Verde and established themselves in Almada during the 1970s. During her childhood, she faced familial challenges as her father departed, and her mother relocated to the southern part of the country with her younger siblings. During this time, she was entrusted to the care of an elderly woman.
Husband
Based on available information, Sara Tavares is currently believed to be single and has not entered into marriage.
Career
Displaying immense musical talent from a young age, Tavares achieved early recognition by winning the national television song contest Chuva de Estrelas in 1994, where she performed Whitney Houston’s “One Moment in Time.” In the same year, she secured victory at the Festival da Canção, earning her a spot in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest at the age of 16. The winning song, “Chamar a Música,” became part of her debut EP, “Sara Tavares & Shout” (1996), where she skillfully blended gospel and funk with her native Portuguese influences.
Her inaugural album, “Mi Ma Bô,” produced by Lokua Kanza, was released in 1999.
In 2017, following an eight-year gap since “Xinti,” Tavares unveiled “Fitxadu.” This album drew inspiration from the diverse African sounds and cultures present in Lisbon, showcasing a more electronic and urban sound compared to Tavares’s earlier works. “Fitxadu” received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Portuguese Language Roots Album.
Tavares identified Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin as her favorite childhood artists. Her musical style was recognized for its fusion of cultures, notably drawing from the influences of Portugal and Cape Verde. Tavares played a significant role among a cohort of Portuguese-born artists of African descent, contributing to the incorporation of African influences into mainstream music in Portugal.
Discography
- Sara Tavares & Shout (1996)
- Mi Ma Bô (1999)
- Balancê (2006)
- Alive! in Lisboa (2008)
- Xinti (2009)
- Fitxadu (2017
Net Worth 2023
At the time of her passing, Sara Tavares’s net worth was estimated to be in the range of $1 million to $5 million.
Sara Tavares’s Cause of Death
Sara Tavares, the singer who participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, has passed away at the age of 45. Diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009, Tavares, who represented Portugal in the competition, succumbed to her illness. Born on February 1, 1978, in Lisbon to parents who immigrated from Cape Verde to Almada, Portugal in the 1970s, Tavares gained recognition almost 30 years ago when she competed on SIC’s Chuva de Estrelas singing competition.
News of her death was widely reported by local media, prompting an outpouring of tributes on social media. SIC Notícias, a Portuguese cable news channel, confirmed her passing. Fans expressed their sorrow over the loss of Tavares, acknowledging her significant contributions to the Portuguese music scene.
Facing a brain tumor diagnosis in 2009, Tavares took a hiatus from her music career, as reported by SIC Notícias. In 2012, she shared her experiences with the channel’s SIC Alta Definição program, discussing the impact of her diagnosis and expressing the void left by the absence of her grandmother.
