Culture and coronavirus: A View from Portugal
The Portuguese fado singer, composer, lyricist and promoter Hélder Moutinho recently reflected on the role of culture and cultural heritage…
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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.
Morna heritage of humanity is a “much desired” moment
Praia, 11 Dec 2019 (Lusa) – The Cape Verdean Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, said today that the moment…
2020 IPMA – Awards Portuguese Ancestry Artists
The 2020 IPMA will once again recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry by artists of Portuguese ancestry from around…
Morna was classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO
The “morna” musical genre has been classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, announced the Minister of Culture of…
Carminho at Berklee Performance Center Friday, November 8 at 8PM
CARMINHO Friday, November 8 @ 8PM I $30‒$48 I BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER Boston debut One of the most talented and…
Mário Laginha and João Monge nominated for Latin Grammy
“Sem Palavras,” written for António Zambujo, is one of five candidates for the title of best song in Portuguese.
Everett’s Village Fest 2019
What a day! Everett’s 5th Annual Village Fest, a free city-wide family event for all ages at the end of…
Roberto Leal 1951-2019: A true ambassador of Portuguese music
The wake of Portuguese singer Roberto Leal, who died of cancer on Sunday, touched hundreds of fans, who said their…
Is There Still Fado in New Jersey?
Newark, New Jersey, mid-80s. Whoever came to live here already knew: fado on weekends was at “El Pastor” or “Quebra…
Help Lucía & Pedro Record Their Abbey Road Album
Internationally-renowned award-winning composers and directors of the Manhattan Camerata, Lucía Caruso and Pedro H. da Silva (NYU composition faculty), need…
Madonna, Madame X, and Portugal
Known worldwide as the iconic Queen of Pop, 60-year-old Madonna, just released her album, “Madame X,” and denied rumors she…
2019 IPMA featured a star-studded performer lineup
They did it again! The 2019 International Portuguese Music Awards took place last weekend and it was another home run!…
2019 International Portuguese Music Awards Winners: The Complete List
The seventh annual International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) took place this past weekend in New Bedford to recognize and celebrate…
Fado ao Centro Brings Coimbra Fado to US
It’s not every day one gets to hear the unique sounds of Fado of Coimbra in the United States. Well,…