Sara Tavares was a highly accomplished Portuguese musician, singer, composer, guitarist, and
percussionist best known for representing her country in the 1994 Eurovision Song competition. The
contest was held in Dublin, Tavares entered with the song 'Chamar a Música', which came in eighth
place. Tavares had a passioned for music from an early age but it wasn't until when she won the first
edition of Chuva de Estrelas in 1994, a talent show in Portugal that helped her to career to take off. I... moreSara Tavares was a highly accomplished Portuguese musician, singer, composer, guitarist, and
percussionist best known for representing her country in the 1994 Eurovision Song competition. The
contest was held in Dublin, Tavares entered with the song 'Chamar a Música', which came in eighth
place. Tavares had a passioned for music from an early age but it wasn't until when she won the first
edition of Chuva de Estrelas in 1994, a talent show in Portugal that helped her to career to take off. It
was during that very same year that, she followed her victory up with her eighth place finish in Dublin.
Soon after that she release her first album titled 'Sara Tavares & Shout!'. Tavares had an ability to
blend various musical genres such as traditional Cape Verdean rhythms, jazz, soul, and pop, creating a
unique and captivating sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. She was committed to
promoting cultural diversity and social awareness through her music. She also used her platform to
advocate for social justice causes and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Cape Verde. Throughout her
career, Tavares received numerous accolades and awards for her musical contributions, including the
Portuguese Golden Globe for Best Portuguese Singer in 2000 and her 2005 album 'Balance' earned her a
platinum record nomination at the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards.
