"TONY LOBO ENDORSED"
January, 2012 - Luso-American Tony Lobo is officially endorsed by Soultone Cymbals. Tony currently plays with David Demelo and Banda Internacional and continues to add his touch of class to this business of music. Soultone cymbols who have artist support for today’s most demanding performers adds Tony Lobo to the list. Click for Soultone.
"NOW ON AM"
December, 2011 - "Radio Comunidade USA" which opened it's doors on 1/1/11 streaming live music, news, soccer games etc... all in the Portuguese language is now an official AM radio station on the air waves in the New Jersey Ironbound area. The only official FHA approved Portuguese station in NJ. Congratulations to CEO Nelson Leite as he continues to make a mark in the Portuguese community. Thank you Nelson for a job well done! VISIT NOW.
"SANDRO G for PRESIDENT"
January, 2012 - We have seen actors, wrestlers and hip-hop artists take on political positions over the past few decades and the buck doesn't stop here. We have confirmed the rumors that Sandro G has indeed announced his candidacy for for President of the Azores. Sandro G has made the following announcement; "After much speculation, my dear friend President Carlos César announced that he is not a candidate for president in October 2012. For that reason, at this time I announce my candidacy for President of the Autonomous. Government of The Azores as an independent candidate of the People. I urge Azoreans around the world to ask for absentee ballots and vote for me. Also to the Azorean People it would be an honor to represent you. It's time to give the government back to the People!" Visit Sandro G on Facebook. We wish a successful campaign
"JACK REMEMERED"
Ocotober, 2011 - This week we remember our good friend Mr. Jack Sebastiao who passed away on Oct 16, 2006. His music will continue to be shared amongst the world and not forgotten. With such hits as "Ai Amorzinha" , "Fado Rock" and his biggest that put him on the map "Da-me um Beijinho". I ask that we all remember Jack by calling your local radio stations and request a Jack song to played! Lets all remember one of our greatest Luso Artists.
"BREAST CANCER"
Ocotober, 2011 - October is Breast Cancer awareness month as we change to pink to show our support! Please support and donate to your local breast cancer charity.
"RADAR"
AUGUST, 2011 - RADAR has released their new self titled album which include 11 original tracks. Their second single "Deste-me a Mão" was debuted this week by the band's vocalist Nuno Capataz and guitarist Pedro Costa on the LBC as they were excited to share their new work with our listeners. RADAR are very happy with outcome and hope everyone enjoys their new album. Buy the album now exclusively on LUSOBEAT or download it via itunes. Want to learn more about RADAR visit. more info!
"NEW VOCALIST"
AUGUST, 2011 - The BAND FAITH would like to thank all who auditioned and have announced "SONIA BETTENCOURT" as their new vocalist. Sonia comes from a long line of musicians with younger uncle "NUNO BETTENCOURT" being an international favorite. She will be making her own name in the business starting with the Portuguese market. Good luck to you Sonia and FAITH! more info!
"WANNA GO HOME"
AUGUST, 2011 - The newly awaited album "I WANNA GO HOME" by the legendary MARC DENNIS is now available. If you missed his appearance on the LBC then you can still be the first to hear and VOTE on his new single. ON SALE NOW!
"SANDRO G"
AUGUST, 2011 - The original Azorean rapper SANDRO G puts his LUSOBEAT #1 songs plus more on his latest album "SEMPRE PARA FRENTE" buy it now! Album Includes "My Baby", "Call Me", "Everywhere I GO with Nelia" and "If You Like It" featuring BOSS AC! ON SALE NOW!
"THE NEXT JORGE FERREIRA"
AUGUST, 2011 - Luso-Americano JOEY MEDEIROS born in San Jose California is coming out with his forth coming album "Para Sempre Canatarei" in which he is surely to be put on the map as this generation's JORGE FERREIRA! Birnging you the same happy pimba music that you just have to dance to! Under some guidance of Jorge Ferreira this album is sure to please. Stay tuned next Monday night on the LBC as we debut his first single album hot off the presses!
"POVO DE HEROIS"
July, 2011 - Portuguese American group out of CT. NAVEGANTES come out with their first release titled "Povo De Herois" this is an 11 track album produced at Alegria Music Porductions Producer Manny Patricio and Matered by Joe Yannece. Album to be availabe soon on Lusobeat.com. Visit now!
"RALA E ROLA"
July, 2011 - Portuguese Canadaian DÉCIO GONÇALVES of Ontario hits the number one spot on the Lusboeat Countdown show by your votes. Congrats to Decio and vote for his #1 single Rala e Rola Visit now!
"ANA LISA TO RECORD"
July, 2011 - The talented and lovely Azorean native ANA LISA has announced she is working on her first solo project. Ana was at one point Hotline's lead vocalist. With her soulful and sophisticated style it's sure to please. We'll keep you updated as we learn more! GOOD LUCK ANA!
"POVO DE HEROIS"
July, 2011 - Portuguese American group out of CT. NAVEGANTES come out with their first release titled "Povo De Herois" this is an 11 track album produced at Alegria Music Porductions Producer Manny Patricio and Matered by Joe Yannece. Album to be availabe soon on Lusobeat.com. Visit now!
"NOW AUDTIONING"
June, 2011 - Musical group "FAITH" is looking for a permanent full-time female vocalist. Experience is required and you must be able to sing both Portuguese and English. If you are interested in scheduling an audition send us an email to info@lusobeat.com and we'll get you connected.
"ON SALE NOW"
June, 2011 - New music albums just arrived "IRMAOS JUSTINO", "STARLIGHT" and "ALCIDES MACHADO" are now available for sale at our lowest price on the net! THANK YOU!" BUY THEM NOW.
"VIDEO OF THE YEAR"
June, 2011 - Luso-Canadian SHAWN DESMAN of CP RECORDS EMI takes home VIDEO OF THE YEAR at this year's MMVA's. Want to know more on SHAWN DESMAN
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"DANNY FERNANDES"
June, 2011 - Luso-Canadian DANNY FERNANDES (CP RECORDS EMI) winner of the MMVA "POST PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR" with his team of Mike Portoghese and RT. Want to know more on DANNY FERNANDES. Want more info on MMVA 2011
"JORGE FERREIRA HONORED"
June, 2011 - During the 27th annual Heritage Day of Portugal at the State House in Boston.The king of Portuguese pop Sr. JORGE FERREIRA is awarded... Full article by O JORNAL more detail.
"JIMMY JAM AWARDED"
June, 2011 - Portuguese Amercian Citizens Committee of R.I. awards Luso-Americano "JIMMY JAM" for his contributions in the Portuguese community as he receives the "ARTS and CULTURE" award. "I was very honored to receive this award and would like to thank all that have supported me throughout the years. THANK YOU!" Check out the photos.
"NOW SHIPPING TO CANADA"
June, 2011 - After a 3 week strike of the Canadian postal service all now continues to resume as normal. All Canadaian Lusobeat orders have been processed. Please allow an additional business day for any backlog regarding Canadian customs. More Details on Strike
"A NOVA MODA"
June, 2011 - STARLIGHT the beloved 5 man group from Canada do it again with their new album "A Nova Moda" as front man Tony Melo continues to deliver what his fans want. Their new album on sale now!
"SUCESSO"
June, 2011 - DÉCIO GONÇALVES of Ontario, Canada shares his new album Sucesso a 13 track album now available in stores. His first single Rala e Rola is quickly rising up the Lusobeat charts. Visit now!
he Godfather of pimba JORGE FERREIRA is offering the best pre-order deal in town. Buy his upcoming CD just $5 (US). This is a limited time offer with a mid June release DON'T MISS OUT!
"BUY IT NOW FOR $5"
May 19, 2011 - The Godfather of pimba JORGE FERREIRA is offering the best pre-order deal in town. Buy his upcoming CD just $5 (US). This is a limited time offer with a mid June release DON'T MISS OUT! more detail.
"DIRECT FROM BRAZIL"
May 18, 2011 - Direct from Brasil we have KEILA LIMA & RAFAEL who's latest single "Pode Me Humilhar" is now on the countdown take a listen and vote for them now! more.
"MIA MUSIC VIDEO"
May 10, 2011 - Luso-Brasileira MIA SILVA releases her new music video and single "Até As Flores Tem Dó De Mim" Check out her new video and vote her new single now.more.
"MANNY's MOM"
May 7, 2011 - Cantor MANUEL JACINTO introduces his new song and video "Imagem Da Minha Mãe" just in time for all the mom's out there in Lusobeat land. Vote for his song now! more.
"OS MENINOS DA AMERICA"
May 3, 2011 - Paulo Cesar e Danilo release their new CD/DVD "Os Meninos Da America" recorded live in Rio Verde, Goias - Brasil in which you can hear their first single LOBO MAU right here on Lusobeat.com
"TODAS SAO BONITAS"
May 2, 2011 - Californian native ALCIDES MACHADO releases his latest album "TODAS SAO BONITAS" which will be available to buy and vote soon on Lusobeat.com. Stay Tuned!
"FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD"
May 2, 2011 - Musician and songwriter Rui Correia has made his last album to be a free giveaway to all Lusobeat readers. Check out his songs and download them now.
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"MISS DOP 2011"
May 1, 2011 - DOP of RI is now signing up candidates interested in participating in this year's "Miss Dia De Portugal 2011". This year the event is organized by Christina Santos and Paula Lopes. more.
"ERATOXICA"
April 20, 2011 - Check out the Portuguese program RTP CONTACTO EUA - Nova Inglaterra as they cover LUSO rockers ERATOXICA more
"AÇOR TALENTOS ™"
April 20, 2011 - Music Producer Nelson Ponta Garca of California wrote to us to as he was part of jusdges panel in a Azorean talent competition. more
"PRESS RELEASE"
April 12, 2011 - Lusobeat countdown show teams up with "Cantinho Da Madeira" an Online Radio based out of Madeira, Portugal reaching listeners in the UK, Canada, Venezuela, France, Switzerland and Portugal. more
"TODAS SAO BONITAS"
April 12, 2011 - Californian native ALCIDES MACHADO releases his latest album "TODAS SAO BONITAS" which will be available to buy and vote soon on Lusobeat.com. Stay Tuned!
"NEW ALBUM"
April 6, 2011 - Banda Navegantes are currently in the studio recording their first album and you have a chance to sign up and get their first single for free. Sign up now. more.
"FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD"
April 5, 2011 - Musician and songwriter Rui Correia has made his last album to be a free giveaway to all Lusobeat readers. Check out his songs and download them now.
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"PHOTOS LOADED"
April 3, 2011 - New photos loaded from this past weekend's AUA award show and Eratoxica's DVD Premiere with special guest Sandro G. Check out what you missed in our Gallery section. more.
"MISS DOP 2011"
April 1, 2011 - DOP of RI is now signing up candidates interested in participating in this year's "Miss Dia De Portugal 2011". This year the event is organized by Christina Santos and Paula Lopes. more.
"LEARNING TO FLY"
March 22, 2011 - D'ALMA releases their latest single "LEARNING TO FLY" with a mixture of their rock style but now pumped up to something better check out their sound! Listen and vote on the countdown!
"ROB LEONARDO & CVMA"
March 16, 2011 - LUSO American and "drummer extraordinaire" Roberto Leonardo has just finished playing for world artists in the Cape Verdean Music Awards that took place this past weekend for pictures of Rob's escapades check out his photos on Facebook!
"SARA TAVARES"
March 15, 2011 - Sara Tavares wins Best Female Voice at this year’s Cape Verde Music Awards which took place at the Auditório da Assembleia Nacional na Cidade da Praia. Competing in this category were CV singers Maria de Barros, Mayra Andrade and Lura.
"FREE DOWNLOAD RUI CORREIA"
March 14, 2011 - Rui Correia singer and songwriter from S. Miguel Azores invites listeners to dream as his new song "Esta Noite (Tive um Sonho)" is released. Rui has previously released his single Rosa Tatuada onto the countdown in which his new single will soon follow. Download his new single and all his previous releases right here! Click to visit! more
"CARNAVAL"
March 4, 2011 - CARNAVAL is upon us and for those of you loving the Portuguese style CARNAVALs then you got to check out the #1 online resource CarnavalEUA.com. Run by a small team and at the helm Peter Botelho and Joe Goncalves bringing you the goods. Not only can you get schedules & directions to watch them live. But you can also watch select shows “LIVE” as it happens ONLINE from the comfort of your own home. Interested in more then what are you waiting for click now! Click for more details.
"GUITARIST WANTED"
March 3, 2011 - DESTINO is looking to find their next guitarist. You must have experience, a professional attitude, and creativity but most of all be passionate of what you do. All candidates must have their own equipment and transportation but most of all to be ready to start gigging. Click for more details.
"DVD/CD PREMIERE"
March 2, 2011 - LUSO rockers "ERATOXICA" announce the release of their DVD "LIVE AT IBERIA" recorded live in New Jersey. The release party will be on March 26 with special guests Sandro G and DJSON! more
"TICKETS ON SALE"
March 1, 2011 - PURCHASE your SANTAMARIA CONCERT tickets right here right now on Lusobeat. We are proud to sell on behalf of DOP with DDC permission tickets for this years spring concert! BUY NOW
"TICKET GIVEAWAY"
February 28, 2011 - SGM productions is giving away tickets this Monday Live on the Lusobeat Countdown Show. Listen to the show and get a chance to win! Call in to win 508-677-1400
"OLANDO"
February 28, 2011 - OLANDO is special guest for this week's Lusobeat Countdown show. OLANDO is signed SGM productions and makes his debut with his single "COME ON" listen and participate as this is a special show Call in to win 508-677-1400
"FREE DOWNLOAD"
February 27, 2011 - RADAR debut's it's first single "Vou Pra Onde For" exclusively on the Lusobeat Countdown Show download it now for FREE!...DOWNLOAD NOW”
"NOT APPEARING"
February 26, 2011 - DOP and Lusobeat regret to inform that LUCENZO will not be a special appearance at the DDC on March 19 due to logistical issues. We received permission to publish the agent's statement as a public announcement. Read More
"PAULA SOARES"
February 25, 2011 - Luso Francesa Paula Soares releases her new album "Meu Porto De Abrigo" in which her first single "Esta Danca De Amor" featuring "GIPSY" is now on the countdown! MORE ON PAULA”
"ROSA TATUADA"
February 14, 2011 - Just announced Azorean singer Rui Correia from São Miguel is releasing his single Rosa Tatuada just intime for St. Valentines's day! Check out Rui's official site and we'll see what we can do to get this on Lusobeat! ...website”
"CASCA DE LARANJA"
February 10, 2011 - Lusobeat stretches out to São Miguel, Açores Portugal where we team up with Rádio Marcante to bring you "Casca De Laranja" a new radio program dedicated to ...more”
"LEMBRANÇAS"
February 8, 2011 - MAURICIO MORAIS announces his new album "LEMBRANÇAS" to be released March 13 at the Milford Port. Club. Special guests Arlindo Andrade, Nelia, Mia & David DeMelo.
"SYNDICATED"
February 6, 2011 - Lusobeat Countdown show is now heard in New Jersey, California, Massachusetts and Windsor Canada. The show is every Monday at 7:15 LIVE. more
"DVD/CD PREMIERE"
January 19, 2011 - LUSO rockers "ERATOXICA" announce the release of their DVD "LIVE AT IBERIA" recorded live in New Jersey. The release party will be on March 26 with special guests Sandro G and DJSON! more
"TICKETS ON SALE"
January 18, 2011 - PURCHASE your SANTAMARIA CONCERT tickets right here right now on Lusobeat. We are proud to sell on behalf of DOP with DDC permission tickets for this years spring concert! BUY NOW
"STILL GROWING"
January 15, 2011 - Our year end reporting is done and despite all the economic challenges we still managed to grow! This is a direct result shown by the loyalty of our Lusobeat readers. THANK YOU. more info.
"MARCO RODRIGUES"
January 13, 2011 - Fadista Marco Rodrigues presents his second album titled "Tantas Lisboas" in where he collaborates with Carlos Do Carmo and Boss AC just to name a few... more info.
"BEST OF 2010"
January 3, 2011 - Top 20 of 2010 has been tabulated and put together check out the results from your votes. . VISIT NOW.
"NEW JERSEY WEB RADIO"
January 3, 2011 - "Radio Comunidade USA" is now on the air and ready for business with it's first show debuting on New Year's day streaming live 24/7. The web and the ironbound now has it's Portuguese sound! VISIT NOW.
"SANTAMARIA"
January 3, 2010 - Tickets are still available at the Dunkin Donuts box office or ticketmaster as this event will take place on March 19th with opening act by Acoreano Rapper Sandro G. Official Press Release.
"GEANA FREE DOWNLOAD"
December 22, 2010 - Christmas is time for giving and Geana is offering her new Christmas song "É Natal, É Natal" gratis! A free gift for you only on LUSOBEAt.com Download Now.
"GUTHRIE GOVAN CONTEST"
December 22, 2010 - Luso American guitarist is asking for your vote to play at Berklee with his Idols! Check out his guitar skills and vote for him now! Details on FACEBOOK.
"NEW JERSEY WEB RADIO"
December 14, 2010 - "Radio Comunidade USA" Will open for business on 1/1/11 streaming live 24/7. The radio station will be based out of NJ however heard globally. Proprietor Nelson Leite and personality Beta Marques want you to VISIT NOW.
"JUST ANNOUNCED"
December 13, 2010 - Day Of Portugal of R.I. has announced that Portuguese Eurodance sensations "SANTAMARIA" will be performing live at the Dunkin Donuts Center on March 19, 2011. Official Press Release.