Dutch fans of Eva Cassidy’s (1963–1996) music will finally be able to enjoy ‘The Essence of Eva’ on September 7th. This moving and illuminating documentary paints a beautiful and multifaceted portrait of this unconventional American singer and visual artist. Her renditions of songs such as ‘Over the Rainbow’, ‘Fields of …
About the Fanclub
The Eva Cassidy phenomenon began too late for the woman herself to enjoy it, although whether she would have enjoyed international fame is another matter. What is beyond doubt is the power of the recordings she left behind to affect the listener. Eva’s singing brings both hope and comfort. Her music gives listeners the strength to resign themselves to mortality.
On what would have been Eva Cassidy’s 52th birthday, her first fan club saw the light of day.
Read moreBiography Eva Cassidy
Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 in Washington, DC – November 2, 1996 in Bowie, Maryland) was an American vocalist described by the British newspaper The Guardian as “one of the greatest voices of her generation.” She had a diverse repertoire of jazz, blues, folk, gospel and pop. Cassidy remained virtually unknown outside of her native Washington, DC, when she died of melanoma (which had spread to her bones) in 1996. Her posthumously released recordings have since sold in excess of 12 million copies, and in early 2001 the compilation album Songbird reached #1 on the UK album charts.
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We remember Eva Cassidy (2 February 1963 – 2 November 1996). She died 29 years ago. ‘Songbirds keep singing’
Behind the Rainbow
A new edition will be published on February 16th! In Behind the Rainbow Johan Bakker re-evaluates Eva Cassidy’s brief performing career and the fame that only came after her death at the age of 33. The author has interviewed Eva’s friends, colleagues and family in Washington D.C. and Maryland, tracing her short life, her idealism and her disillusionment with the business side of her trade. Through it all her shimmering spirit shines making this biography both a searching analysis and a warm commemoration of a uniquely talented young woman.
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‘Eva Cassidy with a cold is still better than any healthy singer’
2 November 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of Eva Cassidy’s death. In the Radio 1 studio, Patrick Lodiers spoke to Johan Bakker, the author of the Eva Cassidy biography. You can watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTXTvf1wrZk Eva Cassidy’s velvety voice makes the classic ‘Autumn Leaves’ feel even more autumnal. Today marks …
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Meeting Eva’s brother Dan Cassidy
In the previous installment of the prologue, the author of the Eva Cassidy biography attended the musical ‘Over The Rainbow.’ When he receives an email from Eva’s brother, everything takes a completely different turn. Dan Cassidy emails me to say he is willing to come and see me. We settle …
Discography
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| The Orther Side 1992 | Live at Blues Alley 1996 |
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| Eva by Heart 1997 | Songbird 1998 |
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| Time after time 2000 | No Boundaries 2000 |
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| Imagine 2002 | American Tune 2003 |
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| Wonderful World 2004 | Somewhere 2008 |
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| Simply Eva 2011 | The best of Eva 2012 |
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| Nightbird 2015 |
