Viola Toeira (Toeira Guitar)

This is one of the portuguese regional violas from central coast of Portugal. It was… Continue reading

Viola Amarantina (Amarantina Guitar)

This is one of the several portuguese regional guitars that continue to resist evolution while it… Continue reading

Viola Braguesa (Braguesa Guitar)

The Braguesa is one of the several portuguese regional guitars that continue to resist evolution while… Continue reading

Ukulele

Ukulele, the typical instrument of Hawaii, is a direct descendant of Rajão, our most representative… Continue reading

Brazilian Cavaquinho

This Cavaquinho (or Cavaco) descends from the portuguese Cavaquinho. The strings’ length is identical but… Continue reading

Cape Verde Cavaquinho

This is a descendant of the portuguese Cavaquinho. This instrument "grew" a little, getting more… Continue reading

Rajão

The Rajão is the most popular instrument of Madeira's folklore. Its tuning resembles the classical… Continue reading

Braguinha

The Braguinha (or Machete) is a typical instrument of Madeira Archipelago. It is a Cavaquinho’s… Continue reading

Cavaquinho

The Cavaquinho is probably the most played traditional strings instrument  in Portugal. Originally from Minho… Continue reading