Lisbon

A young woman takes a picture of Lisbon's Alfama neighborhood from a viewpoint above it at sunset Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.

Portugal’s golden visa program sparked an investment boom. But locals say they’re getting priced out.

Over the last decade, Portugal has issued more than 10,000 golden visas to foreign investors in exchange for $6 billion in investments. But some say the visa program prices out locals and that Lisbon’s historic neighborhoods are "losing the magic."

Portugal’s golden visa program sparked an investment boom. But locals say they’re getting priced out.
a view over Lila's shoulder, looking at the crowd

Fado Bicha is forcing traditional Portuguese fado 'out of the closet'

Fado Bicha is forcing traditional Portuguese fado 'out of the closet'
a man holds a protest sign in Lisbon

With presidential elections looming, Brazilian migrants in Portugal ramp up political activism amid chaotic scenario back home

With presidential elections looming, Brazilian migrants in Portugal ramp up political activism amid chaotic scenario back home
an abandoned building in Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal is finally in fashion, but real estate and tourism booms have some locals worried

Portugal is finally in fashion, but real estate and tourism booms have some locals worried
Fado

Lisbon’s serious fado fans go underground

Lisbon’s serious fado fans go underground
Tattooed human skin forms part of an exhibit in Portugal.

Portugal is exhibiting human skin with smutty old tattoos

Sixty-one jars of tattooed human skin are on display at a design museum in Lisbon. Don't worry, it's way less gross than it sounds.

Portugal is exhibiting human skin with smutty old tattoos
Portuguese fado singer Mariza

Famed fado singer Mariza is back with 'Mundo'

The Portuguese fado singer took a 5-year break from recording to be a full-time mom. Her new album brings her personal and professional worlds together with new depth.

Famed fado singer Mariza is back with 'Mundo'
A Spanish galleon

When superpowers default, history remembers

If America defaults on its debt this week, it won't be the first economic superpower to do so. Imperial Spain was a chronic defaulter in the 16th and 17th centuries, and this helped lead to its downfall.

When superpowers default, history remembers

Protests in Portugal

Demonstrators across Portugal are protesting austerity measures, even as the unemployment rate there tops 15 percent. Lisa Mullins gets the view from Lisbon with Barry Hatton, author of the book "The Portuguese."

Protests in Portugal

Portugese band Buraka Som Sistema reworks colonial sound

When Angola was still a colony of Portugal, dance clubs in Angola produced a kind of distinct music that took fire and eventually took Portugal by storm. Now, a new band of Portugese and Angolans is taking that old kuduro sound and turning it into new music.

Portugese band Buraka Som Sistema reworks colonial sound
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Portuguese Band Buraka Som Sistema Revives Kuduro

Buraka Som Sistema has been creating a unique take on Angolan kuduro music. The group's sound initially struck a chord with Lisbon's young clubgoers, and ever since they've been heating up dance floors around the globe. Reporter Mirissa Neff has more.

Portuguese Band Buraka Som Sistema Revives Kuduro

Portuguese artists rely on crowdfunding as state support runs dry

Public and private funding for the arts in Europe are drying up as the economic crisis their continues. In Portugal, artists remain in survival mode and are testing new ways to find funds. Some have turned to crowdfunding through a website inspired by U.S.-based Kickstarter.

Portuguese artists rely on crowdfunding as state support runs dry

Crowdfunding: Portuguese Artists in Survival Mode

Portuguese artist Luis Tinoco is breaking ground by funding his latest work through Internet based public crowdsourcing; familiar in the US but very new in Portugal.

Crowdfunding: Portuguese Artists in Survival Mode

Angolan Musicians In Portugal Mix Styles

Musicians with Angolan roots and living in Portugal hit upon a new fresh sound.

Angolan Musicians In Portugal Mix Styles

Music Heard on Air for November 22, 2011

Music Heard on Air for November 22, 2011