AmáCONVERSA, is a radio talk show created and programmed by Portuguese-American Fadista, Marisa Silva Rocha, showcasing different aspects of Art, Music, and Culture within our communities near and far, paired with AMAzing music including Top Hits Portugal and Fado music, as well as sweet sponsors! The show&#39;s purpose is to Educate, Entertain, Empower, Inspire, Connect and Unite!<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f64c"> <img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/2764">️ #EEEICU

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Paulo Machado was born and raised in Sao Jorge, Azores, Portugal. He emigrated to the United States in 1989 at the age of 12 with his family. Today Paulo works full time as a Health &amp; Safety Manager for Cemex, one of the largest cement producing companies in the world. Paulo is also the proud owner of Paulo Machado Photography &amp; Video. A small photo and video business that provides both photo and video services locally. One of Paulo&#39;s hobbies is to carve pumpkins. He owns a YouTube channel with nearly 8000 subscribers. In this YouTube channel he shows how he carves his wonderful pumpkins. Paulo also has appeared in Good Day Sacramento several times and he carves live at pumpkin patches for people to see his craft.

Episode 50 - Paulo Machado

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Tsunamiz is the stage name of Bruno Sobral, a Portuguese musician, singer-songwriter and producer known for his fusion of various musical genres ranging from alternative rock to electronic music. Following the DIY ethic, the musician composes and produces his music on his own, having released independently the following albums: “Evil Live” (2015), “Whoreporate Censorshit” (2017), “New Birth Guerrilla” (2019) and “Afterbirth Afterparty”(2020).During live performances, Tsunamiz often sings and plays electric guitar over his instrumentals and beats. Lyrically, the artist incorporates a range of personal, political, social, philosophical and cultural references. Tsunamiz is proving to be one of the most original and promising Portuguese artists to emerge of the underground scene.

Episode 49 - Tsunamiz (Bruno Sobral)

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Francesca Pro is a 1st generation born Italian-American, who is the only American born of her family of 5 who immigrated to the United States in the late 1980&#39;s. She is a dedicated community leader<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16">, in Watsonville California and is passionate about uplifting others!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"> She loves to travel and learn new languages! She is currently learning (European) Portuguese<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16">. Francesca is not only a super momma, but she is the #1 bestie of host, Marisa Silva Rocha, 18 years &amp; counting ~ Don&#39;t miss this sweet and fun interview!&#34;Sippin&#39; the tea <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/2615.png" height="16" width="16"> with the Bestie&#34; PART 4 ~ &#34;Café Problemas Edition&#34;

Episode 48 - Francesca Pro - Sippin' the tea with the Bestie Part 4

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Diniz Borges was born in Praia da Vitória. Terceira, Acores. At the age of 10 emigrated with his family to the United States. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in literary studies from Chapman University, and a Masters in the Humanities from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Taught Portuguese Language and Culture at Tulare Union High School for 22 years, where he was chair for the World Languages Department for 12 years. Also taught Portuguese at the College of the Sequoias for 20 years. Was selected Outstanding California World Language teacher in 2017, the first time and only time thus far that the California Language Teacher Association selected a Portuguese language teacher to receive this award. Presently is adjunct faculty at the California State University Fresno where he directs the Portuguese beyond Borders institute, the Azorean Diaspora Center and hosts the Portuguese-American Hour daily radio show. Has been involved in the Portuguese community since the age of 17, when he started in Portuguese radio, and has served many organizations at the local, state, and national level, including directing and hosting for 29 years a television show in Portuguese on the Catholic Station, KNXT channel 49 in Fresno: Os Portugueses no Vale. Has published 10 books in Portuguese and translated and published fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from Portuguese to English.

Episode 47 - Diniz Borges

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Chris Peichoto is a first generation born American to parents who migrated to California from the Island of Pico Azores, Portugal. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 2003 and served as an Infantry Assualtman until 2007 with two deployments to Iraq. Currently, he is a Forçado for Aposento de Turlock, where he started in 2009.

Episode 46 - Chris Peichoto

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AmáCONVERSA with host, Portuguese-American Fadista, Marisa Silva Rocha of &#34;Little Portugal&#34; San Jose, California Interview with: Angelo Eiras &amp; daughter Alessandra Eiras of Hayward, California ~ PART 2 !!!

Episode 45 - Angelo Eiras & Alessandra Eiras

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Cantores de musica Portuguesa<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16">;Alcides Machado &amp; Luís Silva***São Jorge, Açores Edition***Luis SilvaBorn in Rosais, São Jorge, Açores. Studied music theory in Graciosa island after completing high school. Luis has always been part of bands and the stage has always been his comfortable place. 3 years ago Luis went solo in his music career. Luis has already performed in other islands and in 2019 went to perform in the United States, Massachusetts and California. Alcides Machado, born in Topo, São Jorge, Açores. Moved to the United States at 12 years old where he completed his schooling, including college. Alcides has made music his career with over a dozen CDs recorded with his own music and lyrics. Alcides Machado continues to in the music industry as a performer, producer and promoter.Besides music, Alcides has dedicated most of his time to his foundation Bom Samaritano in Hilmar, California as an outreach director and counselor. Soon he will be opening a branch of his services in Azores.

Episode 44 - Alcides Machado & Luis Silva

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Falicia Arruda is 30 years old, and is a Portuguese-American from &#34;Little Portugal&#34; San Jose, California. She loves many different forms of art, including theater, all things beauty, Carnaval &amp; Cantorias. She enjoys cooking and writing; that is what she enjoys most! She had written poems as well as for Carnaval dances. Her father, Daniel Arruda, was a great writer and legendary improvised singer (Cantorias) of our Portuguese community!

Episode 43 - Falicia Arruda

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Fábio Ourique é natural da freguesia de São Mateus de Terçeira Açores. Em Agosto de 2008 (com 16 anos), canta pela primeira vez em público, numa noite de fado na freguesia da Fonte do Bastardo. Nesta noite de estreia foi acompanhado pelo Tio avô João Esconena (Guitarra Portuguesa), e pelo seu primo Tiago Lima (Viola de Fado). Fábio Ourique além de Fadista é cantador ao improviso. Tem vários escritos para Carnaval, Fados e comédias. Para além da ilha Terceira, tem cantado pelas nossas ilhas, Canadá, na Costa Leste e Califórnia (EUA),Bermudas e Cabo Verde. A 24 de Abril de 2015 lançou o seu primeiro trabalho discográfico intitulado &#34;Mar&#34;. O seu segundo trabalho intitulado &#34;Taberna&#34; em parceria com o primo e sócio Tiago Lima foi lançado em Abril de 2019. É um dos sócios da única casa de Fado na ilha Terceira “A Taberna do Fado” casa esta que abriu em Novembro de 2017._______________________Fábio Ourique is from the village of São Mateus, Terçeira Azores. In August 2008 (aged 16), he sang for the first time in public, on a fado night in the village of Fonte do Bastardo. On this debut night, he was accompanied by his great-uncle João Esconena (Portuguese guitar), and by his cousin Tiago Lima (Viola de Fado). Fábio Ourique, in addition to being a Fadista, is an improvised singer (&#34;Cantoria&#34;). He has several writings for Carnaval, Fados and comedies. In addition to Terceira, he has sung throughout the Azores islands, Canada, the East Coast and California (USA), Bermuda and Cape Verde. On April 24, 2015 he released his first record work entitled &#34;Mar&#34;. His second work entitled &#34;Taberna&#34; in partnership with his cousin and partner Tiago Lima was released in April 2019. He is one of the partners of the only Fado house on Terceira island “A Taberna do Fado”, a house that opened in November 2017 .

Episode 42 - Fabio Ourique

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Alexander Dias is the founder of Ginja9<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t28/1/16/1f352.png" height="16" width="16">- A quintessential Portuguese liqueur made from sour cherries<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t28/1/16/1f352.png" height="16" width="16"> Alexander is American-Portuguese and was born in Fall River, MA and raised in Lisbon, Portugal! While working as a Business banker with JP Morgan, Alexander had the idea to bring Ginja to the US! That’s when ginja9 came into fruition!

Episode 41 - Alexander Dias

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Augusto Ramos, born on March 3, 1969, in the village of Sao Sebastiao da pedreira in Lisbon, and the son of a GREAT viola de Fado, Vitor Ramos. Taken by his father to the Fado environment, very early on he showed a vocation to sing Fado and at only 12 years old, he already sang in several fado houses, namely in Cantinho da Rosmaninho, Viela, Transmontana, etc. Starting his career as a professional Fado singer at age 16, he had Elsa Laboreiro and Julia Lopes as godmothers of Fado. Since then his journey in Fado has been lived with great intensity, performing in various shows around the country and also abroad for Portuguese communities in Europe, the United States of America and Canada. Today, at 40 years of age and with a 25-year career, he presents his most recent work entitled, &#34;O Meu Ser&#34;.______________August Ramos, nascido a 3 de Marco de1969, na freguesia de Sao Sebastiao da pedreira em Lisboa, e e filho de um grande viola de Fado, o Vitor Ramos. Levado por seu pai para o ambiente de Fado, muito cedo mostrou ter vocacao para cantar Fado e com apenas 12 anos, ja cantava em varias casas de fado, nomeadamente no Cantinho da Rosmaninho, Viela, Transmontana, etc. Iniciando a sua carreira como Fadista professional aos 16 anos, teve como madrinhas de Fado, Elsa Laboreiro e Julia Lopes. Desde entao o seu percurso no Fado, tem sido vivido com grande intensidade, actuando em varios espetaculos pelo pais e tambem no estrangeiro para as communidades Portuguesas na Europa, Estados Unidos da America e Canada. Hoje, com 40 anos de idade e 25 anos de carreira, apresenta o seu mais recente trabalho discografico intitulado, &#34;O Meu Ser&#34;.

Episode 40 - Augusto Ramos

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José Luís da Silva was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, in 1952. He attended the local high school until he emigrated to California in 1969. He graduated in Languages ​​and Literature (Portuguese, Spanish and French) and has two master&#39;s degrees ( French and Spanish). He was an official secondary school teacher in California for 32 years, retiring in 2010. He published the poetry book O Cantico do Silêncio in 2008.______________José Luís da Silva nasceu em Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores, em 1952. Frequentou o liceu local até emigrar para a Califórnia em 1969. Formou-se em Línguas e Literatura (Português, Espanhol e Francês) e tem dois mestrados (Francês e Espanhol). Foi professor do ensino secundário oficial na Califórnia durante 32 anos, aposentando-se em 2010. Publicou o livro de poesia O Cântico do Silêncio em 2008.

Episode 39 - Jose Luis da Silva

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Fado singer Sílvia - a journey through three cultures; three ways of life! Portuguese of dual nationality, born in Bulgaria, and lived the best part of her childhood in Angola Africa. Daughter of a musician father, she studied piano at the conservatory in her hometown (Shúmen) and sang at the Porto Jazz School. Her career as a fado singer began in 2009 in Viseu, Portugal. Her first CD of original fado and traditional fado (“The Way”) was released in 2014, recorded in Lisbon and already presented in several countries (Portugal, Brazil, Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, among many others). At this moment, she is already working on her second album, fighting for her musical career! She is a piano/singing teacher at her own music school in the city of Viseu, Portugal where she teaches various musical styles!

Episode 38 - Silvia Mitev

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Daniela Lopes is 39 years old and was born in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores. Daniela is self-taught when it comes to fashion design and sewing (she learned some notions from her grandmother and improved with practice, and also with a senhora who worked with her, in her studio), in 2004 she presented her first fashion show and opened her first studio in 2010, in Angra. Daniela has already made clothes for various marchas, danças de Carnaval, parades, as well as, wedding gowns and party dresses. She came to the United States looking for new opportunities, despite having a good acceptance from the public, she felt she needed new challenges. Daniela is the seamstress who made the costumes for the carnaval dance from Hilmar, California, who performed at Carnaval 2020 in Terçeira Azores! Currently, she lives in Tracy, and continues to work in the field of design and clothing, which also includes sewing arrangements.

Episode 37 - Daniela Lopes

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Sandra Pinheiro Pacheco Fadista was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Her parents are from Faial, Azores Portugal. She later moved to the Bay Area California and has been married for almost 30 years. Sandra has 2 children - Katrina and Shawn, and has been singing Fados for 20 years! She was initially inspired by the Amalia Rodrigues film that was shown in Mr. Da Silva&#39;s Portuguese class at San Jose High Academy! Katrina is Sandra&#39;s daughter who was born in San Jose, California. Katrina&#39;s father is from the Azores island of Graciosa. She has been singing fado for 6 years and has been involved in danças de Carnaval for 15 years! Her first onstage performance for Fado, was at her mom&#39;s CD release party, 6 years ago. She loves to sing and hopes to continue the Fado and Carnaval tradition within our community, in the future! Don&#39;t miss this AMAzing daughter-mother-duo episode!

Episode 36 - Sarah Pinheiro Pacheco & Katrina

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Nicole Sanguinetti is an Italian-American located in San Jose, California. She is a Psychic Life Coach and Intuitive Healer who specializes in helping her clients lead a soul filled life that is in alignment with their highest and greatest good! Her mission is to guide others through spiritual breakthroughs that will help them to discover how to heal, grow and ultimately remember their soul’s truth!Website: <a href="http://lovelightandmagic.com/?fbclid=IwAR2NOdAYsvaE5LPoxMZKzJmwPhjrJAX7KhZmAx0dJ32dvlo_1NCHYoNWvac" rel="nofollow">lovelightandmagic.com</a> IG Handle: @nicole_sanguinetti

Episode 35 - Nicole Sanguinetti

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Carmen Moscatel is a Fadista who has been singing Fados for 19 years, within the Portuguese community in Toronto, Canada. Carmen has done two CDs, accompanied by her husband, guitarrista Manuel Moscatel. So excited to have Carmen on AmáCONVERSA! DON&#39;T miss it!

Episode 34 - Carmen Moscatel

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Donald Alcino Mota is a first generation Azorean Portuguese-American Artist <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t82/1/16/1f3a8.png" height="16" width="16">, whose family immigrated from the island of São Jorge, Açores. After highschool he joined the U.S. Army<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t56/1/16/1fa96.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16">, where he proudly served, and was deployed to the Kosovo conflict. Upon his return after serving, he attended the Academy of Art in San Francisco California, where he trained in Illustration and fine art. During that time, he also picked up the art form of being a &#34;Forcado&#34; (in the Central Valley), of which he still participates in today! Olé!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4e/1/16/1f402.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"> Donald now lives in the beautiful city of Long Beach, California and has taken up surfing!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbc/1/16/1f30a.png" height="16" width="16"> So excited to have this amazing and talented human-being on AmáCONVERSA!

Episode 33 - Donald Mota

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AJ (Rui) Rodrigues is a Portuguese-American who is from Santa Clara, California. He is very involved in the Portuguese community as President of St. Anthony of Santa Clara council one.<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"> He also has his love for Fado, as well as the love &amp; passion to keep our Portuguese traditions alive through our Festas. AJ is also a dedicated community member, working closely with the homeless in hopes to better their future. Thank you for all your hard work!

Episode 32 - AJ (Rui) Rodrigues

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Emilia Foster, Portuguese-American originally from San Jose, CA now residing in Norfolk, England, has lived all over the world since 2016, including South Korea, Germany, and Poland!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"> She grew up playing music<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"> in the Portuguese Band <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"> of San Jose for 10 years before completing her Bachelor&#39;s in Communication from San Francisco State University. She then enlisted in the US Army in 2012<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/1f4aa.png" height="16" width="16">, going into active duty in 2016 which took her all over the world! She&#39;s been fortunate to continue to play music<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16">, even playing multiple gigs in Germany at the Cowboy Club Regensburg. Emilia is not only a musician but a talented singer as well! After 8 years in the Army, she got out and now works for the US Air Force in England where she lives with her husband and their new puppy. They also JUST had a baby<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t17/1/16/1f37c.png" height="16" width="16"> last week ~ so let&#39;s give them all our blessings &amp; congratulate them!!!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tba/1/16/1f54a.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 31 - Emilia Foster

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Vivian Santos is a Portuguese singer/musician from Hanford, CA. She is most well known in our community for being a Fadista and yearly participant of danças de Carnaval. However, she is also an avid classical singer with a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Music Education (emphasis in choral and voice), from Fresno State. She currently teaches high school choir and musical theatre at Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford! Shout-out to Fadista Vivian! You rock!!! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"> Listen to her sing the Fado &#34;GRITO&#34; here! AH FADISTA!!!! This song will also be featured on the radio episode THIS Friday! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 30 - Vivian Santos

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Jessica Mendes was born and raised in &#34;Little Portugal&#34; California, where she participated in various Portuguese activities her entire life. In 2017 she moved to Portugal<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"> with her husband, to start a new journey and to fulfill her life passion of helping people, any way that she can, all while being a mother to her beautiful little girl. She’s living in Algarve and just became <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png" height="16" width="16">Mrs. Algarve<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png" height="16" width="16"> in 2020! Jessica is running for <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t68/1/16/1f495.png" height="16" width="16">Mrs. Portugal <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t68/1/16/1f495.png" height="16" width="16"> which will be held in a couple weeks! Parabens Jessica!!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 29 - Jessica Mendes

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Father rico is a local Artist<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t82/1/16/1f3a8.png" height="16" width="16"> with a Graffiti backround. Applying everything he learned painting in the streets into fine art imagery. His motivation is solely to inspire others to apply themselves to what they do and NEVER GIVE UP!!! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/1f4aa.png" height="16" width="16"> He is the master-mind behind the NEW beautiful Five Wounds Catholic Church Mural, in &#34;Little Portugal&#34; San Jose, in the parking lot of Bacalhau Grill! Annnnd... All in SPRAY PAINT <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5/1/16/1f92f.png" height="16" width="16"> Don&#39;t miss out on this amazing interview with a very talented artist &amp; humble human being!!!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 28 - Father rico

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Ghislaine Smith-Gates, of Santa Cruz county, is the master-mind being the &#34;OM SOUL&#34; MOVEMENT, raising Autism Awareness! OM stands for &#34;Ocean 2 Mountain&#34; ~ The OM SOUL MOVEMENT starts along the Monterey Bay ocean line that is nestled against the Santa Cruz county mountains. Here is where the energy of OM SOUL began ~ infusing the yoga calming techniques and Autism sensory systems together. Ghi enjoys practicing yoga, and she has learned to incorporate helpful Autisim calming tools, because her grandaughter Gabrielle was diagnosed Autistic. Many times, Ghi uses these calming tools for her own benefit! She thought that many could benefit from this, especially more so, this past year! This really shed a bright light on Ghi, and how important these techniques are for ALL of US together, as a WHOLE! Ocean 2 Mountain Soul Movement is to help connect the dots with your own SOUL, and make your soul SPARKLE! It&#39;s so amazing how strong our community is and how we ALL have embraced a CALMER way of living. OM SOUL is a beautiful way to inject inspiration deep into the roots... Breath deep, count your blessings (small and big), stay SIMPLE, be gentle with yourself and TRUST in the Universe!!***A $1.00 IS DONATED TO <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/autisimawareness?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZW-8awes1UFFgX88wcbbcoWWvT7b05LgkFoCIU7njenwhG-AbzJ6PCTPY-uouk6LFtps2G7bdO_-OunYHUUmfn2SHEAlNh5wk-svfWPs7aLRyS0FJ7n2kJdS23dremB4TI9kc1aFARbHeukDvukqAcbZxEkQ1RCuQ9EzkQBms87UbRMnd_maUriWSmCF-QiZgQ&__eep__=6&__tn__=%2ANK-R" rel="nofollow">#AUTISIMAWARENESS</a>, WITH EVERY OCEAN 2 MOUNTAIN SOUL HAT SOLD!***To shop the OM SOUL line, please visit: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT0ViRpKQkrl_v-vIavJR9D_5FLJd5vds8QpHORrEcKxcwru5jkXoqXXYoJp3W7AkKHKpwqJ3n-bp83f9N1gG8xtVncacT2JDTb0hygTRNcv1q1lUtfUSIFAKv_l9DavMoUEvmD-cC6tOhbX9y9eE5T4Of8wbH0T5MWhdSsZDMI8TRJUEO2ua1n_HCA67bPRHloE7Co&h=AT0uuEmdvyHcc43x-mO48srhgc0xM8ZIv90UBlsPmuX-A4w2HHQAe0OmPpUqKGCP8HZyqpyVep_eS31aLo44DaWoE0OIN1fO3a5v_vkfsswoVMLP2dp1q55i9Ufun6qHCIp-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.omsoul.guru%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2-aN6dF1hlctTBEpoKiA86udp_FBNNvwOUeIHdfQtRtss70Dzs-q1M1nY" rel="nofollow">www.omsoul.guru</a>OM SOUL MOVEMENT;NOT ONLY MERCHANDISE, BUT ALSO SPECIAL BAKED GOODS, AND AMAZING ORGANIC PLANTS &amp; VEGGIES! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/omsoul?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZW-8awes1UFFgX88wcbbcoWWvT7b05LgkFoCIU7njenwhG-AbzJ6PCTPY-uouk6LFtps2G7bdO_-OunYHUUmfn2SHEAlNh5wk-svfWPs7aLRyS0FJ7n2kJdS23dremB4TI9kc1aFARbHeukDvukqAcbZxEkQ1RCuQ9EzkQBms87UbRMnd_maUriWSmCF-QiZgQ&__eep__=6&__tn__=%2ANK-R" rel="nofollow">#omsoul</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/omsoulmovement?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZW-8awes1UFFgX88wcbbcoWWvT7b05LgkFoCIU7njenwhG-AbzJ6PCTPY-uouk6LFtps2G7bdO_-OunYHUUmfn2SHEAlNh5wk-svfWPs7aLRyS0FJ7n2kJdS23dremB4TI9kc1aFARbHeukDvukqAcbZxEkQ1RCuQ9EzkQBms87UbRMnd_maUriWSmCF-QiZgQ&__eep__=6&__tn__=%2ANK-R" rel="nofollow">#omsoulmovement</a>

Episode 27 - Ghislaine Smith-Gates (OM Soul Movement)

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Alison DaSilva, is a 16 year old, Portuguese-American, Fadista <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16">, from Lowell Massachusetts! Born in America, but her heart<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"> is in the Açores (in a little island, called Terçeira<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t71/1/16/1f339.png" height="16" width="16">). She is an extraordinary talent that we adore! Fado is what expresses her heart &amp; soul!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"> Don&#39;t miss this beautiful interview ~ Part 2! (Check out Part 1, Episode 8!)

Episode 26 - Alison DaSilva (Part 2)

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Daiane A. Dutra is a 1st generation American born, to parents from the Azores islands (father from São Miguel island &amp; mom from São Jorge island). She is from my hometown and neighborhood of &#34;Little Portugal&#34; San Jose, California U.S.A.<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"> and has been involved with the Portuguese community since childhood, principalmente com as nossas Danças de Carnaval<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"> She is a wife, sister, amiga verdadeira and a business owner to &#34;Obsidian Wax &amp; Beauty&#34; located in downtown Willow Glen ~ and it so happens to be their 3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY TODAY!!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png" height="16" width="16"> Congratulations Daiane, you really are AMAzing and a one-of-a-kind!!!

Episode 25 - Daiane A. Dutra

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Part 2! Whoo hoo!Joseph Arruda, Portuguese-American artist, from Santa Clara, California (currently residing in downtown San Jose) ~ is the artist behind the magnificinet mural of our beloved Five Wounds Portuguese Catholic Church, at the new Portuguese restaurant in downtown San Jose, Petiscos (by Adega). It was AMAzing chatting again with Joseph! LOVE as nossas conversas, amigo!Don&#39;t miss this interview!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 23 - Joseph Arruda (Part 2)

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Nancy Burns, is from Gilroy, California and is the creator and producer of &#34;Miñha Mama Teresiñha&#34; on Facebook and YouTube. She is a Firm Believer in Divine interventions and believes God intervened, for her to start the videos of her mom! She wanted to start something, that her 2 grandkids, Nora June &amp; Luka Robert, could watch and their children. She has one daughter Chelsea and has been married for over 28 years to her best friend, Robert. For the past year, every single Sunday at 3:15pm California time, rain or shine, Nancy &amp; her Mama Teresinha, go Live and Pray The Holy Rosary. It has now turned into 300-400 people coming to PRAY for the world and for God, through them, all Praying together ~ healing people right before our eyes ! They get people that ask God for something that they are going through, and then the next week, they come back and tell us that God has answered their prayers thru praying the Rosary with Nancy &amp; Mama Teresinha. Nancy is a business owner / entrepreneur. For the past 2 years, Nancy has been a Social Media Influencer on Facebook and Instagram, working with business owners to promote their products. Nancy grew up in Santa Clara, Calfornia and attended, as well as received all her Sacraments at St. Clares Church, and was also part of the Kids Choir and a lector in Portuguese Mass. She went to Portuguese School in Santa Clara in the 80’s , where she learned how to read &amp; write in Portuguese. Nancy also has interests in journalism, and studied it in her early years of college. She has participated in Portuguese organizations, as being a side made in the parade of Irmandado Espírito Santo De S.E.S. Hall, and also participated in local Portuguese Theater with her mom Teresa Neves and Jose Barcelos of San Jose , Ca at Portuguese Athletic Club. Nancy brings the “Aloha” spirit everywhere she goes <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf5/1/16/1f919_1f3fc.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t99/1/16/1f33a.png" height="16" width="16">Mama Teresinha is, Teresa Ferreira Neves, and also known has &#34;Teresa Paula&#34;, dos seus tempos de Teatro na Ilha De São Miguel Açores, freguesia de Faja De Baixo. She immigrated to California in 1968 and has been married for 52 years. She loves acting but also adores singing! Mama Teresinha adores to see others happy, and is a true loyal friend. She is a firm believer in God and the quote she live by is, *Vivo no presente dia aqui e agora! Amanha não se sabe!*So so so beyond excited to have a mom &amp; daughter duo, so fantastic, like Nancy &amp; Teresa on AmáCONVERSA!!!

Episode 24 - Nancy Burns (Miñha Mama Teresiñha)

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Rui Nova is marking a 35-year career<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16">, having started with the help of José Cid and Carlos Paião, still in the 80&#39;s. On the Radio, António Sala and Olga Cardoso, Luis Arriaga and Álvaro Nazareth were his &#34;godparents&#34;. With several albums edited, he recorded with Luis Filipe Aguiar, José Cid, conductor José Marinho and Ramon Galarza. In 2010 he participated in the RTP Festival for Eurovision, reaching the Grand Final!!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"> He launched projects in Orchestra such as MY WAY BIG CASINO alongside Cristiana, and currently “Rendez-vous / Gerações”, with Ana Oliveira and the New Harmony Big Band._______Rui Nova está assinalar 35 anos de carreira, tendo começado com a ajuda de José Cid e Carlos Paião, ainda nos Anos 80. Na Rádio, António Sala e Olga Cardoso, Luis Arriaga e Álvaro Nazareth foram seus padrinhos. Com vários discos editados, gravou com Luis Filipe Aguiar, José Cid, maestro José Marinho e Ramon Galarza. Em 2010 participou no Festival RTP para a Eurovisão, chegando à Grande Final. Lançou projetos em Orquestra como MY WAY BIG CASINO ao lado de Cristiana, e atualmente “Rendez-vous / Gerações”, com Ana Oliveira e a New Harmony Big Band.

Episode 21 - Rui Nova

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Francesca Pro is a 1st generation born Italian-American, who is the only American born of her family of 5 who immigrated to the United States in the late 1980&#39;s. She is a dedicated community leader<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16">, in Watsonville California and is passionate about uplifting others!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"> She loves to travel and learn new languages! She is currently learning (European) Portuguese<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16">. Francesca is not only a super momma, but she is the #1 bestie of host, Marisa Silva Rocha, 18 years &amp; counting ~ Don&#39;t miss this sweet and fun interview!&#34;Sippin&#39; the tea <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/2615.png" height="16" width="16"> with the Bestie&#34; PART 3

Episode 22 - Francesca Pro (part 3)

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António Madaleno (researcher/activist) was born in Lisbon in 1973 and was educated according to the teachings of Jehovah&#39;s Witnesses, but later abandoned this religion &amp; studied Psychology at the Autonomous University of Lisbon (UAL). Over the years, he has written many (published) articles online, as well as on the website &#34;Desperta!&#34; about destructive sects and high-control groups. António has also written a book; a biography! He has also participated in several journalistic reports and television programs!

Episode 20 - António Madaleno

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Fadista André Gonçalves, from the island of São Jorge Azores, lives in Terçeira and has lived there for the past 15 years. He started singing traditional FADO about 14 years ago, and was apart of a musical project called &#34;Vozes do Fado&#34;, and currently is the only vocalist for the musical group &#34;FadoBravo&#34;!_________O Fadista André Gonçalves, é natural da ilha de São Jorge Açores, reside na ilha Terçeira a 15 anos. Ele começou a cantar FADO tradicional ao mais ou menos há 14 anos, fazendo parte de um projecto músical chamado &#34;Vozes do Fado&#34; e mais tarde, e atualmente, é o único vocalista do agrupamento musical &#34;FadoBravo&#34;!

Episode 19 - André Gonçalves

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Paulo Salgueiro, Jr. AKA João Cagão is a Portuguese American from Massachusetts whose family is originally from the Azores. He holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice with certificates in Forensic Accounting and Mental Illness, Crime and Justice. He is a community advocate and currently works in higher education (admissions). He is a former political candidate, radio host and has also done TV work. He performed his first stand up shows last October. He enjoys promoting the Portuguese/Azorean culture to the community at large.

Episode 18 - Paulo Salgueiro, Jr. AKA João Cagão

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Joe Fagundes is a talented musician who immigrated to Alameda California in 1977, originally from Serreta Terçeira Açores. He has been involved with Danças de Carnaval in California, most recent with the Grupo &#34;Os Independents&#34;, as well as other musical events within our community. Since the quarantine, he has been playing accordian for us all via Facebook on Sundays, and has brought so much joy to our homes! Thank you Joe, for sharing your love<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"> of music<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"> with us all!

Episode 17 - Joe Fagundes

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Mary learned to read coffee grounds from her mom, since the age of 15 she was fascinated with the ancient tradition of fortune telling through the use of Turkish coffee. Love<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16">, success, money, fortune: the art of reading coffee grounds is as old as coffee itself. Coffee fortune telling was born out of Turkish Coffee and is an inseparable part of the pleasure and conversation associated with coffee.This ritual spread to Europe at the end of the 17th century when it became fashionable in Paris, from where it spread to Austria, Hungary and Germany.After the coffee is drunk the cup is placed upside down on its saucer. After the cup has thoroughly cooled, the fortuneteller examines the patterns formed by the grounds. The aim is generally to impart good news and to promote a positive outlook on the future.The shapes and patterns left by the grounds on the cup and saucer have various symbolic meanings.Turkish coffee (Kahva) and fortune telling (Fahl), is a Middle Eastern tradition, and she is excited to represent her people by advancing this tradition.

Episode 15 - Mary Isik

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Suzana Pais is from Germany, and has been singing since childhood! She has been involved with various musical<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"> groups and bands in Germany, and since 2014, she has been singing FADO<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"> in a group called &#34;Gerações&#34;.<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7b/1/16/1f44c.png" height="16" width="16"> In this moment, she is currently working on her originals!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 16 - Suzana Pais

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Carmencita Artista, is an extremely talented singer &amp; musician!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"> She is an American born, of Portuguese and Spanish heritage. She started singing at a young age, and had her big break at 16 years old singing for Hilmar festa, in California, as an opening act. From there, her musical<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"> path started and evolved into a handful of great opportunities within the Portuguese<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"> community in the United States and beyond.

Episode 14 - Carmencita Artista

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Alessandra Kiana Eiras is a San Francisco Bay Area teen singer who has just released her FIRST single<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16">, &#34;Wonder of Living&#34;, a smooth jazz tune! +You can listen to Wonder of Living on YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Deezer and other music streaming sites). Born and raised in Hayward, California ~ she is a City of Hayward Youth Commissioner. She is the winner of the city’s Youth Hall of Fame Award for Leadership and recently was awarded 2nd place for her solo singing performance in a competition sponsored by the Hayward Foundation of the Arts. During the pandemic she has been busy with distance learning and making music from home. Alessandra has been singing since she picked up a microphone at 3-years-old. She has performed at many local events, festivals and Farmers’ Markets in the SF Bay Area. Along with English songs she has sung in Portuguese and Spanish for cultural events. (She was going to sing a couple of Fado songs for a BJM “Fado Night” November 2020 but it was canceled due to Covid-19). She has participated in school talent shows and choir throughout elementary, middle school and high school. Alessandra&#39;s musical influence has been her dad, Angelo Eiras, a well known musician in the Bay Area’s Portuguese and Brazilian community. This year, Angelo reconnected with a long time Brazilian friend, Ademar Boka Lima. When Ademar heard Alessandra sing, he told Angelo about his original song, “Wonder of Living” which was sitting in a desk drawer for over 6 years. After listening to Alessandra’s YouTube channel Ademar said, “This song has been waiting for your daughter to sing it, she has the perfect voice for it.” Alessandra then recorded her vocals in California and tracks were sent to the studio in Sao Paulo, Brazil where it was mixed into the final song with all the instruments.

Episode 13 - Alessandra Kiana Eiras

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Rúben Gonçalves, is a unique and extraordinary artist born in Faro, Portugal, in 1997. Rúben develops his artwork in the areas of drawing and painting, occasionally adventuring himself in the fields of sculpture and installations. In his production, he explores various themes that go from psychoanalysis, to brief existential reflections, with a particular focus on the subjects of death and finality, while utilizing contemporary artistic practices, specifically blurring the boundaries between drawing and painting._____Rúben Gonçalves, é um artista único e extraordinário nascido em Faro, Portugal, em 1997. Rúben desenvolve a sua arte nas áreas do desenho e da pintura, aventurando-se ocasionalmente nos campos da escultura e das instalações. Em sua produção, ele explora diversos temas que vão desde a psicanálise, até breves reflexões existenciais, com foco particular nos temas da morte e da finalidade. Procura, deste modo, implantar questões e problemáticas relativas às práticas artísticas contemporâneas, mais especificamente, esbater a fronteira entre o desenho e a pintura e à própria efemeridade do objeto artístico.

Episode 12 - Rúben Gonçalves (part 2)

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Artur DeFreitas is an immigrant from Terçeira Açores Portugal, that currently resides in Toronto, Canada. He is a lover of Carnaval and all of Terçeira&#39;s traditions. Artur has been President, various years, for the Sport Clube Lusitania de Toronto, and he is the Leader &#34;Mestre&#34; (and instructor) of the Grupo dos Amigos do Carnaval de Toronto, that he formed in 2008._________Artur DeFreitas é um imigrante Terçeirence, radicado em Toronto, Canada. Ele é amante do Carnaval e todas as tradiçôes Terceirences. O Artur já foi Presidente, de varios anos, do Sport Clube Lusitania de Toronto, e o Mestre do &#34;Grupo dos Amigos do Carnaval de Toronto&#34;, que ele formou em 2008.

Episode 11 - Artur DeFreitas

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Francesca Pro is a 1st generation born Italian-American, who is the only American born of her family of 5 who imigrated to the United States in the late 1980&#39;s. She is a dedicated community leader<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16">, in Watsonville California and is passionate about uplifting others!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"> She loves to travel and learn new languages! She is currently learning (European) Portuguese<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16">. Francesca is not only a super momma, but she is the #1 bestie of host, Marisa Silva Rocha, 18 years &amp; counting ~ Don&#39;t miss this sweet and fun interview!&#34;Sippin&#39; the tea <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/2615.png" height="16" width="16"> with the Bestie&#34; PART 2

Episode 10 - Francesca Pro (valentine's edition)

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This episode will be about Hildebrando Rocha, a 2nd generation &#34;Capinha&#34;, from Angra do Heroísmo Terçeira Açores. His father, Norberto Rocha, was also a well-known capinha in Terçeira! How cool is that?!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"> Hildebrando has been involved with &#34;Touradas a corda&#34; since he was a young teen, and has maintained the tradition in Northern California, for the past 6 years. Don&#39;t miss this &#34;SPECIAL BIRTHDAY<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5/1/16/1f382.png" height="16" width="16"> SHOUT-OUT&#34;! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t71/1/16/1f339.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 9 - Hildebrando Rocha

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Alison DaSilva, a 16 year old, Portuguese-American, Fadista <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16">, from Lowell Massachusetts! Born in America, but her heart<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"> is in the Açores (in a little island, called Terçeira<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t71/1/16/1f339.png" height="16" width="16">). She is an extraordinary talent that we adore! Fado is what expresses her heart &amp; soul!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"> Don&#39;t miss this beautiful interview!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 8 - Alison DaSilva

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Joseph Arruda, Portuguese-American artist, from Santa Clara California. He is the artist behind the magnificinet mural of our beloved Five Wounds Portuguese Catholic Church, at the new Portuguese restaurant in downtown San Jose, Petiscos (by Adega). It was AMAzing meeting the man behind the mural and we look forward to chatting again soon! Don&#39;t miss this interview!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 7 - Joseph Arruda

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Diane is the youngest and the only American born of 10 siblings!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tad/1/16/1f632.png" height="16" width="16"> Her family immigrated from the island of Faial Azores to Massachusetts. Diane’s Paternal ancestors came to the United States, specifically California, in the late 1800’s. Both Maternal Great Grand-Mother and Grand-Mother were both born in Massachusetts (whose parents were also immigrants of Faial, Azores). Diane and her spouse have 2 adult daughters, Stephanie &amp; Christina, and are grandparents to both Mateo &amp; Mila. Diane is a successful administrator for Boston area hospitals. In her spare time, she enjoys being a DJ for special events, weddings, festas, and more ~ as well as being a “House DJ&#34; for Radio.universo20 and specializes in Portuguese music!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 6 - DJ Diane MF

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L &amp; F Market<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t21/1/16/1f41f.png" height="16" width="16"> was established in 1976, as the local fish market and a Portuguese<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16"> specialty market in the heart<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16"> of &#34;Little Portugal&#34; San Jose, California. Manuel Oliveira, Bruno&#39;s father, started working at the fish market in 1981 and ever since then, the DaSilva family have been involved. Bruno &amp; Karla DaSilva are an AMAzing power-couple who strive for impeccable customer service, and have a great selection of fresh products!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7b/1/16/1f44c.png" height="16" width="16"> They are open Tues.-Sat. until 3PM and DO curb-side pick-up if needed!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16">

Episode 5 - L&F Fish Market

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Francesca Pro is a 1st generation born Italian-American, who is the only American born of her family of 5 who imigrated to the United States in the late 1980&#39;s. She is a dedicated community leader<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png" height="16" width="16">, in Watsonville California and is passionate about uplifting others!<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png" height="16" width="16"> She loves to travel and learn new languages! She is currently learning (European) Portuguese<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f1f5_1f1f9.png" height="16" width="16">. Francesca is not only a super momma, but she is the #1 bestie of host, Marisa Silva Rocha, 18 years &amp; counting ~ Don&#39;t miss this sweet and fun interview!&#34;Sippin&#39; the tea <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/2615.png" height="16" width="16"> with the Bestie&#34; PART 1

Episode 4 - Francesca Pro

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Ana Rosa Matos is a Portuguese-American from Terceira, Azores. Daughter of self-taught seamstress and maquinista da &#34;TerraAlta&#34;. She has lived most of her life in the heart of Silicon Valley and has been involved in the Portuguese community since the age of 6. Her interests span everything from music to fashion, photography and all things Portuguese. You can usually find her on Facebook; administering several groups that she is passionate about (pertaining to Portuguese culture, events and businesses). A couple of her favorite quotes are ~ “it’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice”, “jack of all trades, master of none” and “o amor é que é tudo”.

Episode 3 - Ana Rosa Matos

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Episode 2 - Ruben Gonçalves

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Joey Peixoto is a Portuguese-American Cultural Leader, who has been involved in various Portuguese-American societies and organizations, for many years. He&#39;s been involved in multiple Portuguese folklore and Luso groups, teaching the youth of our community how to dance, playing in both a conjunto as well as a filarmonica, as well as being King and President twice for his local Espírito Santo hall. He is also a Graphic-Designer, who worked closely with our host, Marisa Silva Rocha, to create the program&#39;s unique logo. This interview dives into just a small glimpse into his life and his impact on the Portuguese-American community.

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