Rão Kyao – Gandhi (Galileo Music Communication, 2021) Veteran Portuguese flute virtuoso and composer Rão Kyao continues to delight with his fantastic fusion of world…
A Moving Portuguese Musical Tribute to Gandhi
Tag: Portuguese music
The Passions of Fado and Sevdah
Maja Milinković – Kaftan D’Alma (Croatia Records/SevenMuses, 2021) Kaftan D’Alma brings together two passionate traditions, Portuguese fado and Bosnian sevdah. Maja Milinković was born in…
Artist Profiles: Dona Zéfinha
Dona Zéfinha is a group Portuguese group folk group that features Francisco Pestana from Monte do Trigo and Francisco Melo and Tiago Pinto de Santana…
Artist Profiles: Carminho
Portuguese fado singer and songwriter Maria do Carmo Carvalho Rebelo de Andrade, better known as Carminho, was born August 20, 1984. She grew up in…
Mariza Releases “Mãe”, a Song Dedicated to Mothers
Fado star Mariza has released a new song titled “Mãe” (“mother” in English). It is a very special song for Mariza, since this composition arose…
Albaluna’s Fantastic Musical Voyage Through the Silk Road
Albaluna – Heptad (Albaluna, 2021) Portuguese band Albaluna continues to surprise. Their superb new album, Heptad is inspired by the ancient Silk Road. Albaluna use…
Artist Profiles: Sopa de Pedra
Sopa de Pedra is a Portuguese a cappella ensemble based in Porto that performs traditional Portuguese folk music with creative new arrangements. The ensemble uses…
Artist Profiles: Retimbrar (Portugal)
Retimbrar is an evolving musical collective from Porto that explores deep Portuguese traditional rhythms, songs, and instruments. Inspired by the country’s musical traditions, TugaBeat is…
WOMEX Reveals 2021 Opening Program in Porto, Portugal
World music expo WOMEX has announced the artists set to perform at the Opening Concert, which focuses on the host country or musical region. Porto…
Artist Profiles: Galandum Galundaina
Galandum Galundaina was founded in the early 2000s. The group explores the traditional music ofMiranda do Douro in northeastern Portugal, right next to the Spanish…