The WOMEX 2022 inaugural concert is called Lisbon Sounds – The New Traditional Lisbon. The predominant world music showcase event will present four music projects…
WOMEX 2022 Reveals Opening Show: Lisbon Sounds
Tag: Portuguese music
Criatura at Festival Med, a Bridge to Tradition and Modernity
Criatura took to the “Cerca” stage in the historic center of Loulé on the first day of the MED Festival to shed, unveil and give…
WOMEX 2022 to Present Lusofónica Regional Stage
The influential annual gathering of world music professionals, WOMEX, will be presenting the Lusofónica Stage in 2022. The artists selected to perform represent Portuguese-speaking countries,…
Berguiling Songs and Tunes from the Borderlands of Western Spain
Acetre – A la Casa de las Locas (Acetre, 2021) “A la Casa de las Locas” is Acetre‘s latest album, with which they continue their…
Nancy Vieira, A Singer Deeply Grounded in Cape Verdean Tradition
(headline image: Nancy Vieira – Photo by Rita Carmo) Nancy Vieira was born in 1975 in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to Cape Verdean parents. She later relocated…
Portugal’s Iconic World Music Event, Festival MED, Announces Impressive 2022 Lineup
The 18th edition of Festival MED will take place from June 30 to July 3rd, 2022, in the historical medieval downtown of Loulé in southern…
Evocative and Timeless Songs from Manuel Maio
Manuel Maio – Sem olhar ao Tempo (Sons Vadios, 2022) Sem olhar ao Tempo is a finely crafted album that combines engaging, gentle vocals; Portuguese…
Artist Profiles: Manuel Maio
Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Manuel Maio performs music grounded in Portuguese traditions as well as chamber and world music. After graduating as a violinist…
Captivating Multicultural Sounds Inspired by River Deltas
Deltas – II (Groovin Records, 2021) Portuguese band Deltas presents a captivating cross-cultural sound inspired the river deltas in various countries. Influences include Celtic music,…
Fado Star Mariza to Perform at NJPAC for 20th Anniversary Concert
Portuguese fado star Mariza will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on January 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm for a 20th anniversary…