Following in the footsteps of Cesaria Evorara brings the rich sounds of the Cape Verde islands to the international stage. She was born and raised in Lisbon, home to a large Cape Verdean emigre community, and is part of a new generation performing the little traditions of her ancestral home land. Her music, a blend of Portuguese and West African influences, is inspired by the styles of her father's island of Santiago, including the improvised upbeat batuku rhythms and the accordion-driven funana. The program features selections from her new Escondida recording, "Di KorpuAlma" (Of Body and Soul), including songs by the late song- writer Orlando Pantera. This concert marks her New York debut

The most famous exponent of Cape Verdean music is Cesaria Evora, who comes from the island of Sao Vicente and is known for the nostalgic-laden European-inflected moma. Lura's music is inspired by the traditions of Santiago, with its strong West African influences. Its batuku and funana styles are faster in tempo than the morna and usually more rhythmically complex.

WHEN: Sunday, September 25, 7PM.

WHERE: Peter Norton Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th Street, Manhattan.

INFORMATION: (212) 545-7536 or woildmusicinstitute.org.