Teofilo Chantre
Initially in the imposing shadow of Cesaria Evora, for whom he began composing
on Miss Perfumado, Teofilo Chantre emancipated himself to steal his own
inspiration. He made his debut in 1993 with Terra & Cretcheu, and revealed
himself as an artist with a personality all his own. Teofilo Chantre likes to go
beyond the mornas and coladeiras of Cape Verde to embrace Brazilian music.
Having lived in France since childhood, Teofilo Chantre has spent most of his
career there. Di Alma (1997), Rodatempo (2000), Live (2002), Azulando (2004),
Viaja (2007) constitute a smooth career path. Fo...
