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,…
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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…
View More Berguiling Songs and Tunes from the Borderlands of Western SpainNancy 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…
View More Nancy Vieira, A Singer Deeply Grounded in Cape Verdean TraditionPortugal’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…
View More Portugal’s Iconic World Music Event, Festival MED, Announces Impressive 2022 LineupEvocative 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…
View More Evocative and Timeless Songs from Manuel MaioArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Manuel MaioCaptivating 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,…
View More Captivating Multicultural Sounds Inspired by River DeltasFado 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…
View More Fado Star Mariza to Perform at NJPAC for 20th Anniversary ConcertPalimpsesto to Celebrate Iberian and Mediterranean Music in 2022
Palimpsesto is a new music series that will showcase the music of Iberia and the Mediterranean as well. The event will take between January and…
View More Palimpsesto to Celebrate Iberian and Mediterranean Music in 2022Aire Recreates the traditional Dances of Porto de Mós
Portuguese folk band Aire has released Danças de Porto de Mós (Sons Vadios, 2021), an album based on traditional dances from the municipality of Porto…
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