Aug 4th, 2008 · In The Book of Chameleons, a gecko narrator weaves fragmentary tales of invented pasts into a story of charming airiness. The prize-winning Portuguese novel is set in post-civil war Angola.
Jul 11th, 2008 · Iconic Brazilian talent Segio Mendes visits David Dye on the World Cafe to discuss his latest effort, Encanto. Translated from Portuguese as "enchanted," the album exhibits his distinctive Brazilian fusion with current pop star contributors.
Jun 3rd, 2008 · The Portuguese folk music called fado is enjoying a surge in popularity, thanks to international stars like Mariza. But in the narrow alleys of Lisbon's Alfama district, locals like their fado stripped down to its soulful essentials.
May 28th, 2008 · A trend toward synthetic stoppers has hurt the economy of Portugal, which produces more than half the world's cork. Now, a leading Portuguese cork maker has developed a process that inhibits cork taint, which can ruin a bottle of wine. Plus, cork is being touted as environmentally friendly.
Nov 15th, 2007 · The former Portuguese colony of Macau has recently overtaken Las Vegas as the world's gambling capital. But Anthony Kuhn, who covers China and Northeast Asia, says visitors would be missing out if they dined only at swish new casinos.
Sep 10th, 2007 · A 4-year-old British girl remains missing four months after vanishing during a holiday in Portugal. Portuguese police now say Madeline McCann's parents -- who led an international media campaign aimed at finding her -- are suspects in the case.
Jul 6th, 2007 · Sara Tavares' travels from Portugal to her parents' homeland in Cape Verde put her in touch with her cultural roots. The journeys also brought a unique mix of sounds, rhythms and language to the singer/songwriter's music.
Aug 17th, 2006 · Sara Tavares is a truly international talent. But the 26-year-old Portuguese-born singer, whose parents are from Cape Verde, seems most at home behind her guitar. Creating music is "medicine and a cathartic process," she says.