Nancy Vieira – Gente (Galileo MC, 2024) Nancy Vieira‘s latest album, Gente highlights her distinct and resonant voice as she weaves tales of Cape Verdean…
Nancy Vieira’s Lovely Tribute to the People of Cape Verde
Tag: Portuguese music
Lina Tops World Music Charts Europe for March 2024
The album Fado Camões by Portuguese artist Lina has landed at #1 on the World Music Charts Europe for March 2024. Notably, Fado Camões is…
Recante’s Splendid Mix of Portuguese Trad and Electronica
Combining elements of Southern Portuguese tradition with electronica, “Amora Madura” emerges as a creation of pure beauty by a duo called Recante.
Boémia’s Accordion Fueled “Com Passaporte de Coelho”
The mainly acoustic “Com Passaporte de Coelho” is a jaunty, satisfying piece of accordion-led fun from Portugal’s Boémia.
The Enchanting Melodies of Ser by the Castra Leuca Trio
Castra Leuca Trio – Ser (self-release, 2023) Ser is the second album by the talented Castra Leuca Trio from Portugal. In this recording, the trio…
Portugal’s Retimbrar Unleashes a Fusion of Tradition and Innovation
Portugal’s Retimbrar takes their nation’s traditional music and lets it run through their own crisp compositions. “Maneio” (from the album Levantar do Chão) shows how…
Celina da Piedade Presents “Calimero e a Pêra Verde” Music Video
Squeezebox player and vocalist Celina da Piedade, one of Portugal’s leading folk music artists, has just rolled out the live video of one of the…
Portuguese Fado Artist Lina Unveils Latest Single “Desamor”
On ‘Desamor,’ the Portuguese fadista (fado singer) Lina channels her vocal skill and sensitivity towards the timeless verses of Portugal’s most revered historical poet, Luís…
Celina da Piedade Unveils “A Saia da Carolina” Music Video
Accordionist and singer Celina da Piedade, one of Portugal’s finest roots music artists, has just released the live video of one of her most emblematic…
19th Edition of Festival MED Enthralls Thousands with World Music Extravaganza and Cultural Delights in Loulé, Algarve!
The 19th edition of the Festival MED, in Loulé, took place from June 29 to July 1, 2023. The event attracted thousands of world music…