International Portuguese Music Awards 2025 winners: the complete list
Photo: Paulo Chaves
The International Portuguese Music Awards, presented by Gnomi, featured performances by celebrated artists Fernando Daniel, João Pedro Pais, Augusto Canário, Cremilda Medina, Jorge Silva, The Manic Boys and Girls Club, Tito Paris, Serena Kaos, and Luizinho.
Actress and director Daniela Ruah, alongside Ricardo Farias from RTP, hosted the thirteenth annual celebration, which honored musicians of Portuguese descent from all over the world at the historic Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island, the U.S. state with the highest percentage of Portuguese population.
Thirteen awards were presented.
Music Video of the Year
"Dois" - Fernando Daniel, Director: Xander Da Silva (Portugal)
Instrumental
"Dia de Feira (ft. Iván Melon Lewis)" - Marta Pereira da Costa (Portugal)
World Music
"Energia" - Vargas Monteiro (United States)
Traditional
"Meninas do Minho" - Os Pêgas (Portugal)
Fado
"Canoas do Tejo" - Marco Rodrigues (Portugal)
Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance
"Povo (ft. Soraia Ramos)" - Supa Squad (Portugal)
Rock
"Never Leave Again" - Silva Lining Band (Portugal)
Pop
"Hate Myself For Loving You" - Mackenzie Arromba (Canada)
Música Popular
"Cerveja d´Alegria (ft Adriana Lua)" - 4 Mens (Portugal)
Song of the Year
"Algo Mais" - Milhanas, written by: Milhanas, Jon (Portugal)
People's Choice Award, presented by The Heart and Hustle of Portugal Podcast
"Meninas do Minho" - Os Pêgas (Portugal)
New Talent
Luizinho (United States)
The New Talent winner also received a cash prize of $2,000, courtesy of MDC Music in Toronto.
Cultural Ambassador Award
Augusto Canário
This honor celebrates an individual who serves as a global ambassador of Portuguese heritage, promoting a deeper appreciation of the traditions and values that define our community.
Several well-known faces joined the stage at this prestigious event, including comedian Mike Rita, Olympic swimmer Jayla Pina, and the host of The Heart and Hustle of Portugal podcast, Tony Gonçalves.
The gala will broadcast on a date to be announced via several channels including RTP 1, RTP International, The Portuguese Channel, and Camões TV. At the end of this summer, the IPMA will begin accepting submissions for next year’s awards ceremony.
Visit IPMAawards.com for more information and to listen to the nominated songs.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL PORTUGUESE MUSIC AWARDS (IPMA)
Since 2013, the International Portuguese Music Awards is an annual event honoring and celebrating artists of Portuguese descent living in any country. IPMA highlights the rich cultural diversity of the Lusophone world and provides a platform for emerging and established artists.