The Portuguese guitar, which is in the same instrument family as the mandolin, emerged in the 18th century and is commonly used for playing the country’s mournful, pensive music called fado.

Cabinetmakers to luthiers: re-envisioning an instrument Though the ukulele is a Hawaiian instrument, it is actually a modification of Portuguese instruments called the machete do braça, braguinha, ...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Priceless instruments and equipment were stolen from a Portuguese band in Fall River. Saint Cecilia Philharmonic Band is asking the community to keep an eye out for ...

24 The aim was to adapt the mPEI to Portuguese asthma patients and ensure it is a valid and reliable instrument. So, the objectives of this study were to test the applicability of the mPEI to ...

"I think I'm embedded with that…it's a very Portuguese sensitivity." Much like Alegre, Leitao has been involved with music since he was just 10 years old, but found his love for the instrument ...