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Jul 2024
4m 24s

Humberto Toca a Nota Certa

Practice Portuguese LDA
About this episode
During summer festivals in the Algarve, many crowds have been captivated by the music of Humberto Silva, Portuguese singer and accordion player. After interviewing the musician, Lena Strang shares his story with us through this Portuguese adaptation of her article. 
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