Morna, by how it feels

Morna is mostly low-intensity. 13 of the 17 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Morna

Across the 17 Morna songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Angola (the calmest here, 19) to Sangue de Beirona (the most charged, 38), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1992–1999.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Forca de Cretcheu.

5.3
Avg Intensity
13
Safe
4
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (13)

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Angola
Cesaria Evora
safe
Album art for Avenida Marginal by Cesaria Evora
Avenida Marginal
Cesaria Evora
safe
Album art for Crepuscular Solidao by Cesaria Evora
Crepuscular Solidao
Cesaria Evora
safe
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Mae Velhinha
Cesaria Evora
safe
Album art for Mar Azul by Cesaria Evora
Mar Azul
Cesaria Evora
safe
Album art for Nho Antone Escaderode by Cesaria Evora
Nho Antone Escaderode
Cesaria Evora
safe
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Petit Pays
Cesaria Evora
safe
Album art for Rogamar by Cesaria Evora
Rogamar
Cesaria Evora
safe
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Saudade
Cesaria Evora
safe
Album art for Sodade by Cesaria Evora
Sodade
Cesaria Evora
safe
Album art for Tiempo y Silencio by Cesaria Evora
Tiempo y Silencio
Cesaria Evora
safe
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Tudo Tem Si Limite
Cesaria Evora
safe
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Vento de Soledad
Cesaria Evora
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (4)

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Forca de Cretcheu
Cesaria Evora
moderate
Album art for Lua Nha Testemunha by Cesaria Evora
Lua Nha Testemunha
Cesaria Evora
moderate
Album art for Negue by Cesaria Evora
Negue
Cesaria Evora
moderate
Album art for Sangue de Beirona by Cesaria Evora
Sangue de Beirona
Cesaria Evora
moderate

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