Voices

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Aline Cattermole.

BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Francois Le Maistre.

BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.

An interview with Bárbara Tinoco, one of the most prominent young artists in contemporary Portuguese music. Bárbara is a Portuguese singer-songwriter who first became widely known after appearing on The Voice Portugal. Since then, she has established a very successful career as both a performer and songwriter, releasing three original albums and selling out some of Portugal’s largest venues.

BBC Radio Jersey's Polish news, with Paulina Lawida.

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Geraint Jennings.

In this Portuguese-language interview, Rui speaks with Zé Francisco Abreu, lead singer of Madeira’s Banda Fixe, as the group celebrates 30 years of music. The conversation looks back at the band’s beginnings in Madeira in 1996, their first performances, the world of Madeira’s traditional arraiais, the humorous side project Cachaços da Junta, and the band’s move from performing covers to recording...

BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Colin Ireson.

In this interview, Rui Pires speaks with Emily Rocha, a Portuguese singer and songwriter originally from Raminho, on Terceira Island in the Azores, who has spent most of her life in California. Emily talks about her journey from the Azores to the United States, her life within the Portuguese community in California and her passion for music. She has written more than 100 original songs, many inspi...

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Averil Arthur.

BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.

This interview features João Renato Rodrigues, keyboard player and leader of Montereal Band, a popular dance band from Machico, Madeira. He talks about the band’s beginnings, its musicians, changes in the line-up over the years, and the way they adapt well-known Portuguese songs for live performances. The conversation also explores the band’s connection with Madeiran audiences, their television ap...

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with David Marrett.

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Sarah Jordan.

BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.

BBC Radio Jersey's Polish news, with Paulina Lawida.

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Ken Vibert.

In this interview, Madeiran singer Jorge Calaça talks about his journey from Caniçal to Jersey, where he lived for 16 years and discovered his passion for singing. He recalls performing at many Portuguese community events alongside well-known artists and shares some of the songs that have become part of his repertoire. Now back in Madeira, Jorge also reflects on his strong connection to Jersey, hi...

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Clive Jones.

BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.

BBC Radio Jersey's Polish news, with Paulina Lawida.

BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Peter Germain.

Paulo Costa is a Madeiran singer from Jardim da Serra, Câmara de Lobos, known for his lively songs inspired by Madeira’s traditions, festivities and emigrant communities. In this interview, he looks back on his musical career, his performances in Madeira and abroad, and his appearances on Portuguese television.