IPMA Announces Performers for 2018 Show

The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) are proud to announce the 6th annual IPMA Awards Show to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. A Gala/ Red Carpet Event will be held the night before (April 20, 2018) at the Cultural Center located in Fall River, Massachusetts.

The 2018 IPMA Show will feature the following performers:

David DeMelo / IPMA
David DeMelo / IPMA
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David DeMelo
United States
A well-known Luso-American singer with four albums to his credit and performances spanning Portuguese communities in several countries.
Adi Cudz / IPMA
Adi Cudz / IPMA
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Adi Cudz
Angola
A Kizomba singer, songwriter, and producer who has shared the stage with singers such as Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, and Ciara.
Tiago Ribeiro / IPMA
Tiago Ribeiro / IPMA
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Tiago Ribeiro
Portugal
A semi-finalist of Portugal’s 2011 edition of Got Talent.
Manhattan Camerata / IPMA
Manhattan Camerata / IPMA
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Manhattan Camerata
United States
A chamber ensemble started in 2009 and known for blending together world and classical music elements.
Lisandro Cuxi / IPMA
Lisandro Cuxi / IPMA
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Lisandro Cuxi
France
A singer of Cape Verdean origin who in 2017 won Season 6 of France’s edition of The Voice.
Miguel Angelo / IPMA
Miguel Angelo / IPMA
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Miguel Angelo
Portugal
A singer, songwriter, and television host who spent 25 years as lead singer of the legendary pop-rock band Delfins that in 90’s released one of the best selling Portuguese albums of all time.
Xutose Pontapes / IPMA
Xutose Pontapes / IPMA
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Xutose Pontapés
Portugal
This year's headliners, as well as the recipients of the 2018 IPMA Lifetime Achievement Award - widely considered the country’s top rock band with a career spanning almost 40 years. Their songs have become some of the biggest anthems in Portuguese rock history.