Sara Alexandra Lima Tavares was a Portuguese singer and multi-instrumentalist
born on February 1, 1978, in Lisbon. Her roots trace back to Cape Verde, from
where her parents immigrated in the 1970s. Her music blended African,
Portuguese, and North American influences, creating a unique tapestry of sound.
Despite facing early family challenges, with her father leaving and her mother
moving south, her musical talents shone brightly. She burst onto the scene in
1994, winning the national TV song contest Chuva de Estrelas with a stunning
rendition of Whitney Houston's "One Moment in ...