Balance, Bom Feeling... That's what this glowing singer-guitarist with Cape Verdian roots so likes to sing about (amongst others on that fine 'Balancê' CD from World Connection). She does that in Portugese, Creole, Angolese, English... and then you notice just how heartwarming and convincing Sara Tavares always sounds. This girl that grew up far from home and her parents has made from her school of hard knocks an extremely positive and ear-pleasing message. Beauty and engagement go harmoniously hand in hand. You can better compare Sara Tavares with talented young songstresses like Ayo, Asa, Mayra Aandrade than with the Cape Verdian Cesaria Evora.

We repeat the unbelieveable praise of DE STANDAARD: '...masterful and creative ... the many details integrated to perfection ... a warm, transparant voice that narratively seduces, that charms ... songs perfectly balanced with the poetry of the portugese language ... songful joy ... fantastic mood ... wins you over with her smile and mesmerizes you with her songs ... a woman who can and may be compared with Sheryl Crow, Rickie Lee Jones, or even better: with TRACY CHAPMAN... every song is a gem, musically just as creative and refined as vocally. But Sara Tavares is even better live ... She sang her songs with an ease that only the greats have ... not only a fantastic singer but also a surprisingly strong guitarist ... Humour, talent, down-to-earth , charisma, love for music and for the audience, a case full of delicious, original songs: Sara Tavares has it all ... star of world music ... maybe even a world star tout court.' Impressive!

Sara Tavares - Bom Feeling (Live on Jools Holland)