A celebration of Jersey's diversity in Jerriais, French, Portuguese and Polish.
We welcome Elisa, the singer-songwriter from Madeira who, in 2020, captivated the nation with her song “Medo de Sentir” and continues to move audiences with her authenticity through songs like “Coração”, “Na Ilha”, and “Este Meu Jeito.” In this intimate conversation, we talk about her roots in Ponta do Sol, Madeira, her lifelong passion for music, and the power of words and emotions in her songs. Elisa shares the importance of family, nature, and genuineness in everything she creates — whether in music, painting, or writing. A heartfelt journey through the life and art of an artist born in Ponta do Sol, who always sings straight from the heart.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with David Benn.
In this episode, we feature Lina, one of the most distinctive voices of contemporary fado. Born in Hamburg to Portuguese parents and raised in Bragança, she started in opera before dedicating herself fully to fado. Lina is known for her bold and innovative approach, blending tradition with new soundscapes while keeping the emotional essence of the genre.Her career includes performing Amália Rodrigues on stage in Lisbon, touring internationally, and gaining wide acclaim with the award-winning album Lina_Raül Refree (2020). She later released Fado Camões, bringing the poetry of Luís de Camões into the heart of fado, followed by Terra Mãe, a collaboration with Jules Maxwell that bridges Portuguese and Irish traditions.Most recently, she launched O Fado, a daring new album recorded exclusively with Spanish pianist Marco Mezquida, where piano and voice dialogue in pure and intimate form.This conversation explores Lina's journey, her influences, and her vision for the future of fado — a music that is at once deeply Portuguese and increasingly universal.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Sarah Jordan.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Anthony Scott Warren.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Peter Germain.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Geraint Jennings.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Colin Ireson.
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 Jacek Stanislawski.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Francois Le Maistre.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Eva Jensine Pritchard.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Laurence Curtis.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Colin Ireson.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Helen Romerill.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Marianne Sargent.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Merry Bond.
Diogo Freitas, born in Madeira and now based in London, began his music journey in 2022 performing live and writing original songs. His heartfelt tracks like “Baby”, “Pai descansa com Deus” and “9 para as 9” reflect themes of love, loss, and family. Diogo also leads the D&M 500 karaoke project with his partner Márcia, performing across the UK and Madeira. In this interview, he shares his story, inspirations, and dreams for the future.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Jean Treleven.
Dinis Brites is a singer from Continente, in Portugal. He is releasing a new album and has a career spanning over three decades. His music is a fusion of Brazil and Portugal!
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Catherine Le Ruez.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Anthony Scott Warren.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Jean Le Maistre.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Ken Vibert.
Diogo Freitas was born in Madeira but aged 18 he came to England with his wife and his baby daughter. Now, he has lived in London for 16 years and two days ago he stared singing. He has already 2 original songs and he is preparing more original songs to put online for people to stream.It was a very emotional interview where he remembers his father's death and where he is surprised with voice messages from his children, sister and mother. His wife also joins in the conversation.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with David Marett.
BBC Radio Jersey's Portuguese news, with Rui Pires.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Clive Jones.
BBC Radio Jersey's Lettre Jèrriaise, with Alex Card.
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