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Festival Med 2026. A red-to-blue gradient background. A large golden mandala dominates the center. The festival name “MED 26” appears prominently in white lettering. A globe beneath the title. The slogan in Portuguese, “Deixa-te levar pelo mundo!” (“Let yourself be carried around the world!”), appears in the upper-right corner.
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Festival Med 2026: Global Legends to Meet in Loulé

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2026 No Comments Festival MEDLouléPortugalPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

Set in Loulé, in the south of Portugal, from June 25 to June 28, Festival Med 2026 is shaping up to be an essential cultural…

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MED 2026: A World Music Event Bringing 30 Nations to Loulé’s Historic Center

World Music Central News Room March 7, 2026 No Comments Festival MEDLouléPortugalworld fusionworld music

The 2026 Festival MED is shaping up to be its most ambitious and international edition to date, transforming the Historic Center of Loulé, Portugal, into…

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The cover for Uádi by Raia presents a dark scene where scattered blue droplets drift across a shadowed sky. A glowing, layered rock formation rises on the right, outlined in pale lines that resemble natural striations. Sparse green plants cling to its edges. A sweep of turquoise water and earthy terrain appears on the left.
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Raia’s Uádi Pours Desert Rains Over The Viola Campaniça

Iliana Cabrera December 21, 2025 No Comments PortugalPortuguese musicRaiaviola campaniçaworld music

Raia – Uádi (Lusitanian LUS058, 2025) Portuguese musician António “Tó-Zé” Bexiga recently released Uádi, the new album from his solo project Raia. The record highlights…

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Festival MED 2025 Is Back in the Groove with an Impressive Artistic Lineup

Rafael Mieses June 17, 2025 No Comments Festival MEDLouléPortugalPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

Festival MED 2025 is set to once again transform the historic town of Loulé, in Portugal’s Algarve region, into a vibrant and immersive celebration of…

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Interviews

Interview with Rita Pina, PR Manager of Festival MED

Angel Romero June 12, 2024 No Comments Festival MEDLouléPortugalPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

In just a few days, Festival MED will return. This annual festival has become one of the hotspots for world music in Europe during the…

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Festival Med 2024: Celebrating Two Decades of World Music Magic and Memories

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2024 No Comments Festival MEDLouléPortugalPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

Festival Med, also known as Festival Meditarrâneo or simply Festival Med, is a renowned music and cultural event held annually in Loulé, Portugal. This festival…

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Portuguese Multi-Intrumentalist Ricardo de Noronha

Angel Romero August 31, 2023 No Comments PortugalRicardo de Noronhaworld fusionworld music

Ricardo de Noronha is a Portuguese world music percussionist and wind player with over twenty years experience. He played in the award-winning band Mandrágora as…

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Beatriz Rosário, Fadista from Coimbra

Angel Romero July 13, 2023 No Comments Beatriz RosáriofadoPortugalPortuguese musicworld music

Portuguese vocalist Beatriz Rosário grew up immersed in her grandfather’s music collection, which served as her introduction to the world of fado. Inspired by her…

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Artist Profiles: Beatriz Felício

Angel Romero July 14, 2022 1 Comment Beatriz FelíciofadoPortugalPortuguese musicworld music

Beatriz Felício is a fado rising talent from Damaia, near Lisbon, Portugal. She entered the world of music at a young age. Beatriz participated in…

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Artist Profiles: Club Makumba

Angel Romero July 14, 2022 No Comments Club MakumbaPortugalPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

Club Makumba is a musical project developed by guitarist Tó Trips (Dead Combo, Lulu Blind, among others) and the drummer and percussionist João Doce (Wraygunn).…

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