Tag: The Essence of Eva

A bright light on Eva Cassidy’s multifaceted personality

Eva

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 …

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Interview Laura Bligh

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. …

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The Essence of Eva in Germany

Eva at Blues Alley

After Ireland and Canada were introduced to The Essence of Eva, German Eva Cassidy fans can also enjoy the film about the life of this American singer. The Essence Of Eva will be shown three times at the 59th Hofer Film Festival at the end of October. (text below in …

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