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.

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 ...

The sound and the mix gave all the potential to each instrument.” The sounds of traditional Portuguese instruments were combined with those of non-staple fado instruments, such as the ...

"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 ...

The ukulele was a relatively new instrument in 1916 — the first recorded mention of the machete, the Portuguese instrument that evolved into the ukulele, was in 1879. The first mention of the ...

The ukulele, traditionally pronounced ooh-koo-lay-lay, is largely associated with Hawaiian culture and is the Hawaiian name of a Portuguese instrument called the machete. Portuguese immigrants ...

The entertainers also play authentic Portuguese instruments. Later in the afternoon, following the annual auction, the band 3rd Left will perform. Pederzani said young people are encouraged to ...

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, ...