Today, we invite you to immerse yourself in "Sodade", a deep and melancholy feeling that has its roots in the soul of this magical land . Sodade is nostalgia, melancholy, the longing for a distant love, a sense of emptiness filled with memories and a love for one's land that cannot be extinguished.
A Song that Tells an Emotion.
Sodade is a unique emotion, difficult to define in words. It can be felt in Cape Verdean music, especially in morna, the traditional genre that best expresses the soul of this land . Listening to sodade songs, one is enveloped in a melancholic and nostalgic atmosphere, a mixture of joy and sadness that touches the heart.
Among the many artists who have sung Sodade, Cesária Évora is undoubtedly the most famous . Her warm and deep voice, combined with poetic and poignant lyrics, has made Sodade a feeling known throughout the world. Her songs, like " Sodade " and "Lonji", tell stories of lost love, distance and hope, and manage to touch the deepest chords of the human soul.
Sodade and Poetry
Sodade is such a deep and complex feeling that it has inspired many Cape Verdean poets . Among the most famous is Eugénio Tavares , considered the father of Cape Verdean literature . His poems, full of nostalgia and melancholy, narrate the difficult life of Cape Verdean emigrants and their desire to return to their homeland.
One of his most famous poems is "Sodade", in which the poet describes the pain and loneliness of the emigrant living far from his homeland:
"Sodade di terra lonji,
Sodade di terra materno,
Sodade di criansa minino,
Sodade di tudo, sodade di minino."
Sodade: A Bridge Between Cultures
Sodade can be found in many other cultures, especially those that have a history of migration and diaspora. Nostalgia for the homeland, for family, and for one's roots is a feeling that unites people all over the world. Sodade teaches us that love for our land and our origins is a deep and enduring sentiment. No matter how far we may go, the bond with our homeland will never be broken. Sodade is a bridge that connects us to our past, our present and our future. It is a complex and fascinating feeling that represents the soul of Cape Verde and reminds us that we are all connected to each other, and that we are never truly alone.
A Journey Trought the Fragrances of Sodade
If Sodade is an emotion primarily expressed through music, it cannot be denied that perfumes also play an important role in conveying this feeling. The Scents of Cape Verde, intense and intoxicating, evoke memories, sensations and emotions, and can contribute to reviving Sodade even for those who have never lived in this land.
In particular, the scent of tropical flowers , which bloom spontaneously on the Cape Verde Islands, has a sweet and intense fragrance that reminds us of the beauty and fragility of life. A scent that invites us to slow down, to savor the present moment and enjoy the little things.
We wanted to create a fragrance that encapsulates the essence of Sodade. A perfume that evokes memories, emotions and the scents of this magical land. Sodade is a floral fragrance that transports us on an exciting journey through the islands of Cape Verde.
Connection to Roots
As a Cape Verdean, Sodade is a feeling that has always accompanied me. It's an emotion that ties me to my land, my family and my roots. It's a feeling that makes me feel nostalgic but also happy and grateful for the beauty of Cape Verde, especially when I listen to Cape Verdean music and I'm far away from this land.