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Eva Cassidy was born 2 February 1963, in Washington, DC. She grew-up in a musical family, and her Dad, Hugh, formed a band with her brother Danny, in the violin, and himself in the bass. She endured school, preferring her own company and, whenever possible, being involved with music and painting. So, it can't possible to say when exactly Eva started to sing. But, one time that you hear her voice, it's impossible not to feel like it were an angel's song. Maybe it's cause she was a very sensible person. She's liked singing, painting and building panels. In 1986 She was heard by producer Chris Biondo who, impressed by her raw talent, encouraged her and introduced her to other musicians, like Chuck Brown, who recorded with Eva 's The Other Side (Liaison), in 1992.
Unfortunately, in 1993 in a medical check-up was discovered a malignant skin lesion on her back. Although cancer was suspected, only after several more tests, was the diagnosis confirmed: advanced melanoma. She was told that she had three to five months to live.
In September 1996 a tribute concert was organized. It was a moving occasion for all. There were different artists playing all night. Eva Cassidy came out with Chuck Brown at the end. They chose "Red Top" for her, so she wouldn't have to sing much.
Eva Cassidy died on 2nd November 1996. She was only 33 years old. The memorial service later that month was in Greenbelt Park, Maryland with the sun shining. It was as Eva would have wanted. Her brother played the violin. Friends sang. Over four hundred people came.
Eva recorded many CDs, like EVA BY HEART, IMAGINE, TIME AFTER TIME, which are some examples of her powerful voice.
One of de most beautiful songs she have performed, in my opinion, was Autumn leaves.
Unfortunately, in 1993 in a medical check-up was discovered a malignant skin lesion on her back. Although cancer was suspected, only after several more tests, was the diagnosis confirmed: advanced melanoma. She was told that she had three to five months to live.
In September 1996 a tribute concert was organized. It was a moving occasion for all. There were different artists playing all night. Eva Cassidy came out with Chuck Brown at the end. They chose "Red Top" for her, so she wouldn't have to sing much.
Eva Cassidy died on 2nd November 1996. She was only 33 years old. The memorial service later that month was in Greenbelt Park, Maryland with the sun shining. It was as Eva would have wanted. Her brother played the violin. Friends sang. Over four hundred people came.
Eva recorded many CDs, like EVA BY HEART, IMAGINE, TIME AFTER TIME, which are some examples of her powerful voice.
One of de most beautiful songs she have performed, in my opinion, was Autumn leaves.
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