Author: Diane Fontes

Diane Fontes is a first-generation Luso-American with ties to Santa Maria, Azores. You can see snapshots of her travels on Instagram: @diane_fontes

The 2020 IPMA will once again recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry by artists of Portuguese ancestry from around the world. The eighth annual International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 6:30 PM at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, in New Bedford, Massachusetts.…

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They did it again! The 2019 International Portuguese Music Awards took place last weekend and it was another home run! The awards night took place last weekend at the Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with this year’s winners coming from six countries. The seventh edition of this grand event…

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The International Portuguese Music Awards organizers announced this year’s IPMA nominees for their seventh annual award show. IPMA will present their awards on May 18, at the majestic Zeiterion Theatre located in historic downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. The event will include performances by various prominent artists including João Pedro Pais,…

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The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) has revealed a remarkable performer lineup for the seventh annual award show to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the majestic Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The event will feature the following artists: From Angola, M’Vula, an African Rock band celebrating…

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With Santa Maria being the southernmost island in the Azores, it has the driest and the warmest climate in the archipelago, hence the nickname “A Ilha do Sol” (The Island of the Sun). Due to its small size and being relatively unknown, Santa Maria tends to get overlooked as a…

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Usually, when people think of the Azores, Santa Maria doesn’t cross their mind. Unless you’re from there or know someone who is, chances are you’ve never even heard of it. Even though Santa Maria is the third smallest island in the archipelago, this hidden gem has plenty of charm. Fun…

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[accordions] [accordion title=”Ver artigo em Português” load=”hide”] A muito esperada festa de lançamento do International Portuguese Music Awards está marcada para sábado, 3 de novembro de 2018 às 20h no restaurante marina The Cove em Fall River, Massachusetts. Desde 2013 que o IPMA tem reconhecido artistas notáveis de ascendência Portuguesa na indústria…

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The 41st annual Rhode Island Day of Portugal festivities will take place during the weekend of June 9-10, 2018 in Providence at the Alex and Ani City Center. This event-packed celebration will include a visit from the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a special lighting of the WaterFire,…

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The International Portuguese Music Awards has outdone itself once again. With the red carpet rolled out and a star-studded performer lineup, the sixth edition of this annual event took place on April 21st at the Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The organizers continue to produce a world-class event that…

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