Tag: Eva Cassidy

In part one, Johan Bakker recounted his unforgettable introduction to the voice of Eva Cassidy. Who was she and why had he never heard of her before? After talking to singer Katie Melua, who, like him, was deeply impressed by Eva’s voice, the writer decided to investigate further to find …

After watching The Essence of Eva, you really feel like you have gotten to know the singer and visual artist who died at the early age of 33. The long-awaited documentary about Eva Cassidy (1963–1996) is surprisingly comprehensive. Filmmakers Malcolm Willis and Alex Fegan have succeeded in getting many different …

Laura Bligh, a cousin of Eva Cassidy, created a website after the singer’s death in 1996 on which she shares information about Eva with the rest of the world. Laura is willing to answer a few questions from the fan club. Let’s start with your shared grandmother, Clara Cassidy McGrew. …