International Portuguese Music Awards 2026 winners: the complete list
The International Portuguese Music Awards, presented by Gnomi, featured performances by celebrated artists Calema, D.A.M.A, Richie Campbell, Assol Garcia, Némanus, Nelson Sobral, Sophia Tavares, and Ben Rodrigues.
Actress and director Daniela Ruah, alongside Ricardo Farias from RTP Açores, hosted the fourteenth 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.
Twelve awards were presented.
Music Video of the Year
“Leaving You Behind” - Nuno, Director: Sebastian Crayn (Romania)
Instrumental
“Fragmento Lunar (ft. João Frade, Érica Santiago & Samuel Navarro)” – Ensemble 17 (Portugal)
World Music
“Moleirinha (ft. Isabel Silvestre & Grupo De Cantares De Manhouce)” - Karetus, Conan Osíris & Júlio Pereira (Portugal)
Traditional
“Amor Sentido (ft. Minhotos Marotos)” - Cláudia Martins (Portugal)
Fado
“O Meu Nome é Ninguém” - Mariana Arroja (United States)
Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance
“2 AM Somewhere(ft. charlieonnafriday)” - Bankrol Hayden (United States)
Rock
“Saudade” – Josh Pereira (United States)
Pop
“hard for you” - Mackenzie Arromba (Canada)
Música Popular
“Hoje Eu Vou” - Victor Rodrigues (Portugal)
Song of the Year
“Visita Inesperada (ft. Jota.pê)” - Teresinha Landeiro, written by: Teresinha Landeiro (Portugal)
People's Choice Award, presented by The Heart and Hustle of Portugal Podcast
“Liberté” - Célio (France)
New Talent
Ben Rodrigues (South Africa)
The New Talent winner also received a cash prize of $2,000 USD.
Highlights
Several well-known faces joined the stage at this prestigious event, including actor Joaquim de Almeida, Kura, and founder of “Everything is New” Álvaro Covões.
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.
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