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Lura featured in the Independent (UK) 23rd March

Paul — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:22:35 +0000

http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/features/article2382031.ece

Around us, artists of all ages come and go in a bewildering procession of unpretentious talent. One of them chooses to perform the painfully melancholy “Sodade”, a song made famous by Cesaria Evora, the queen of Cape Verdean music. Towards the end of the session, Lura adds her voice, walking girlishly to the front of the room, smiling to acquaintances, before delivering two achingly beautiful ballads from the Cape Verde islands, infused with the fatalistic spirit of “morna”, that celebrated Cape Verdean equivalent of fado. Impressive though the other singers have been, Lura lifts proceedings to another level. It is little wonder that the charismatic 31-year-old performer is talked of as the natural successor to Evora.

Lura May UK tour dates announced

Paul — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:33:35 +0000

Lura makes a welcome return to the UK with a series of Live concerts in London, Bristol, Coventry, Cardiff and Kendal (Lake District). The tour is timed to promote her new CD on Lusafrica ‘M’bem di Fora’ which was described in The Times as “One of the must-hear discs of the year so far.”

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http://wawagency.com/roster/lura/lura.html

Guardian Unlimited Arts Article on Lisbon featuring Lura

Paul — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:17:32 +0000

The best-kept secret in Europe | | Guardian Unlimited Arts
Lura sings in creole, and specialises not just in morma but in upbeat styles like the African-influenced batuku and funana. The only problem for the community’s musicians in Lisbon, she said, is the city’s lack of venues.

Lura, in concert review Purcell Room, London

Paul — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:37:43 +0000

Lura, Purcell Room, London | | Guardian Unlimited Arts
Lura is a delightful, witty enthusiast for all things Cape Verdean, though she was born and lives in Lisbon, where the country’s exiles have proudly retained their culture, language and music. The result is an intriguing clash of styles.

Independent Online Edition > Profiles

Paul — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:16:56 +0000

Here is a feature on Lura form the Idependent newspaper in Great Britain

Independent Online Edition > Profiles
She pulled the audience closer with her bold delivery, voice deep and strong, with a resonant, full-lunged projection.

Lura new CD and UK tour 2007

Paul — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:57:45 +0000

Lura’s eagerly awaited new CD, M’bem di Fora, is set for UK release in February 2007. It will have a wider range of styles as Lura continues her exploration of Cape Verde’s musical roots. Plans are currently underway for UK tour dates in May. Watch this space for more news

Lura: Di Korpu Ku Alma reviewed in TimesOnline

Paul — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 21:17:52 +0000

World Music: New Releases: Lura: Di Korpu Ku Alma-Arts & Entertainment-TimesOnline
Lura knows how to stir the emotions

Lura new CD nearly complete

Paul — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:04:15 +0000

Lura’s second international release as yet untitled is in the final stages of mixing, with it schedlued for French and Portuguese release in October. No release date is set for the UK but it may be as late as January. It is thought that the record wil build on her acclaimed 2005 release Di Korpu ku Alma and its focus on the the more African styles form her native Cape Verde Islands. For those who didn’t see the coverage in the press in 2005 some clippings will follow shortly.

No sign of any UK dates this autumn. Lets hope that there will be some in the New Year.