From the Azores to Hollywood
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“Ever since I was little I wanted to be an actor”
His jovial demeanor hides the persona he usually portrays on the screen. Joseph Oliveira, was…
Portugal: Lisbon city council announces aid program for fado houses, singers
Lisbon, Apr. 17, 2020 (Lusa) – The Lisbon City Council will open applications for an…
Ângela Simões launches children’s book about Portuguese Festas in the United States
Lusodescendant businesswoman Ângela Simões has launched a new bilingual illustrated book for children aged 6…
Culture and coronavirus: A View from Portugal
The Portuguese fado singer, composer, lyricist and promoter Hélder Moutinho recently reflected on the role…
Where to Hear Fado in Lisbon
Fado is unquestionably the song of Lisbon, but finding true fado in Lisbon can be…
IPMA announces 2020 nominees and Daniela Ruah as host
The International Portuguese Music Awards announced the nominees for their 8th annual awards show to be held on April 25 in New Bedford.
Joana Vasconcelos at Boston’s MassArt Art Museum Inauguration
The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM), Boston’s newest contemporary art museum will be inaugurating its new space…
Books: “Azores – Hunting for the American Dream”
The Association of Azorean Emigrants has just released a children’s book “Azores – Hunting for…
Portugal: Podence Caretos celebrate World Heritage status
The sound of the rattles echoed to celebrate Caretos World Heritage status at “Casa do Careto de Podence” when the live broadcast from Colombia confirmed that the traditional “mascarados transmontanos” are, as of today, Immaterial Heritage of Humanity.
Morna heritage of humanity is a “much desired” moment
Praia, 11 Dec 2019 (Lusa) – The Cape Verdean Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva,…
‘Fado Musical – The Saddest Music in the World’
A Portuguese-Canadian playwright through theatre is addressing the dangers of Portuguese-Canadians in North America of…
The Radio that gives voice to a community
One of the oldest Portuguese radio programs in the USA, Radio Portugal Boston, has been…
Fadista Argentina Santos dies at age 95
https://youtu.be/j0QL4xUPZwI Argentina Santos – Amar Não É Pecado Lisbon, 18 Nov 2019 (Lusa) – Argentina…
2020 IPMA – Awards Portuguese Ancestry Artists
The 2020 IPMA will once again recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry by artists…