IPMA Press Kit
celebrating Portuguese music as a global culture
Who We Are
The International Portuguese Music Awards
(IPMA) is an annual award ceremony
honoring the best music recorded and
produced by artists of Portuguese descent.
A World Stage
Portuguese artists from around the world will be represented at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island.
According to researchers from University of Lisbon, one in twelve residents of Rhode Island is either a Portuguese immigrant or a descendant.
Photo: Djecy Ramos
Co-Hosts
Photo: Helder Sousa
Daniela Ruah is known for her starring role in the long-running CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles as special agent Kensi Blye. She recently co-hosted Super Bowl Greatest Commercials with Nate Burleson. The Boston-born actress got her start in Portuguese soap operas and boasts several directing credits.
Ricardo Farias is the host of the late night talk show De Cá P’ra Lá on RTP Açores and a reporter for RTP’s Hora dos Portugueses. Hailing from Providence, Ricardo is one of the most recognizable faces of the Portuguese community in the United States.
IPMA Performer Lineup
Tony Carreira is one of the best-selling artists in Portuguese music history. He holds the record for the most concerts at Lisbon's MEO Arena, Portugal's largest arena, and has sold out the Olympia in Paris. Tony will be joined on stage by his sons, Mickael and David Carreira.
Shawn Desman is a Juno Award winner and one of Canada's biggest pop and R&B stars with five platinum singles. In 2026, Shawn Desman performed a high-energy tribute for fellow Portuguese-Canadian Nelly Furtado at the Juno Awards, marking her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Mickael Carreira made his debut in 2001 at the Olympia in Paris. He has had eight number-one singles in Portugal and won the 2007 Golden Globes Portugal award for Revelation Artist.
Ivandro was born in Angola and was the most-streamed Portuguese artist on Spotify in Portugal in 2022 and 2023. He was twice nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Portuguese Act and was named to Forbes Portugal's 30 Under 30 list.
David Carreira has topped the Portuguese charts several times. He twice won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Portuguese Act and recorded "Viser le K.O." with Snoop Dogg.
Carolina Ligeiro & David Antunes are best known for Canta-me Uma História, a popular music podcast. Carolina's stunning voice with David at the piano have made them fan favorites. David led the house band on RTP's 5 Para a Meia-Noite.
José Malhoa is known as the king of Portuguese popular music and has kept dance floors full for more than four decades.
