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It was a night of celebration for national music at the Play Awards.
With a carnation on his chest, Jorge Palma called for the fight against the resurgence of fascism, as did Adolfo Luxúria Canibal. On another front, Toy called for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest in protest against Israel.
Musician Jorge Palma received the Career Award at the 8th PLAY - Portuguese Music Awards ceremony held at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon. The event, which featured performances and awards for various artists including Carminho, Mizzy Miles, and Mão Morta, also saw Palma call for the preservation of the spirit of the 25th of April revolution. Secretary of State for Culture Alberto Santos presented the award, praising Palma's unique contribution to Portuguese music.
Musician Jorge Palma was honoured with the Career Award at the 8th PLAY - Portuguese Music Awards, in a ceremony at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon, where artists such as Mizzy Miles, Sara Correia, Napa, and Calema were also awarded.
Jorge Palma received the Career Award and used his speech to defend the National Health Service (SNS) and democracy. Toy called for a boycott of Eurovision due to Israel's attacks in Gaza.
The Coliseu dos Recreios hosts the eighth edition of the Play - Portuguese Music Awards tonight. National talent is recognised across different categories in a night full of surprises, broadcast live on RTP.
In the list of most nominated artists this year, right after Carminho, are Calema, Napa, and Vizinhos. The winners of the 8th edition of the PLAY awards are announced this Thursday in Lisbon.
Following her, with three nominations each, are Calema, Napa, and Vizinhos, according to Audiogest.
The nominations for the Play music awards, the ceremony for which will take place in April, were announced this Wednesday. Carminho, Calema, Napa and Vizinhos are the most nominated artists.
Politics wasn't absent from the 68th edition of the world's music awards.
Music stars walked the red carpet at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States, on Sunday, ahead of the start of the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony.
The 68th edition of the Grammys took place on Sunday, hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time. Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist, and Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for 'Wildflower'.
Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean speak up for immigrants at the Grammys
The recording industry's biggest awards were handed out in the early hours of the morning in Portugal. The ceremony was held in Los Angeles, United States, and Kendrick Lamar was the biggest winner, taking home four awards, but Bad Bunny won the final and most important Grammy, Best Album. See the full list of winners.
The biggest awards in the recording industry are presented in the early hours of the morning in Portugal. The ceremony takes place in Los Angeles, United States, and Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga are among the favourites in the main categories. See the full list of winners as they are announced.
At the 68th edition of the music awards, celebrities are favouring sparkle, whether in metallic colours, embroidery adorned with stones and crystals, or sequins.
Trevor Noah is hosting the ceremony for the sixth time. When it is 17:00 this Sunday in Los Angeles, it will be 01:00 on Monday in Lisbon.
The 68th Grammy Awards ceremony takes place next Sunday, the last to be broadcast by CBS before moving permanently to streaming. Rapper Kendrick Lamar, with nine nominations, is the clear favourite, but Lady Gaga is lurking in the wings. Find out what to expect.
