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Ana de Abreu — Vocalist

Cape TownWestern CapeSouth Africa

Versatile Cape Town vocalist drawing on Fado, Portuguese folk traditions, Portuguese and English classics, and Spanish, Brazilian and Italian music, alongside her own original songs. Performs at weddings, festivals and events; available to travel for regional events. Instagram: instagram.com/deabreu08 · TikTok: @Anageeeee · YouTube: @anadeabreu2250. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/ana-de-abreu).

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Casa da Madeira Alberton

AlbertonGautengSouth Africa

Portuguese recreation centre and function venue in Newmarket, Alberton — home to Madeira Fest and community festas, with Portuguese food and Sunday gatherings.

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Casa Social da Madeira

PretoriaGautengSouth Africa

Portuguese social club and event venue in Pretoria East, home of the Rancho Folclórico da Casa Social da Madeira.

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Dani T — Singer & Songwriter

South Africa

Daniela Pereira Teixeira, known as Dani T, is a 23-year-old Madeira-born singer and songwriter based in South Africa. She released her debut single "All You Adore" in April 2026, with a second single coming soon. She mainly sings in English and is learning more Portuguese songs to celebrate her heritage. Instagram: instagram.com/dani.t.music. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/dani-t).

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Dr Sandra Da Mata — MC, Speaker & Radio Personality

South Africa

Professional MC, global speaker, UN Peace Ambassador, team-building specialist and radio/TV personality of Madeirense roots. Hosts corporate events, conferences, galas, awards, weddings and celebrations; has presented on 94.7FM, Alex FM and Cosmo, and facilitated wellness seminars in more than 27 countries. More: myselfmastery.co.za. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/sandra-da-mata).

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Fatima Nery — Singer

South Africa

Singer of Madeiran descent, both parents born in Madeira, who started singing at seven. Performs Portuguese music and popular English hits at festas, festivals and events, keeping the Portuguese spirit alive wherever she performs. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/fatima-nery).

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Mr Buccs & Little Buccs — Content Creators

South Africa

Father-and-daughter content creators bringing together Madeirense roots, South African pride and plenty of personality — from football and Portuguese festas to content for businesses — reaching thousands across social media. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/mr-buccs-little-buccs).

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Portuguese Dance Society of Johannesburg

JohannesburgGautengSouth Africa

A volunteer troupe of Portuguese women in Johannesburg, born at the 2023 Madeira Carnival and registered as a non-profit in October 2023. They dance to contemporary Portuguese music at churches, Portuguese clubs and community gatherings, rooted in Faith, Family, Food, Folk Music and Festivals. Contact: info@pdsj.co.za · TikTok: @pdsjhb. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/portuguese-dance-society-johannesburg).

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Portuguese Folk Dancing Group of Cape Town

Cape TownWestern CapeSouth Africa

Founded in Cape Town in 1958 by Antonio Martins Junior, the only Portuguese folk dancing group in the Western Cape. Performs the dances and music of Madeira (Camacha costumes) and Northern Portugal (Viana do Castelo costumes), led today by Vera da Silva with principal dance instructor Victor Henriques. New members of all ages and musicians are welcome. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/portuguese-folk-dancing-group-cape-town).

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Portuguese Forum South Africa

South Africa

A non-profit organisation representing the South African Portuguese community. Email: info@portugueseforum.org.za · Instagram: @portugueseforum

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Rancho Folclórico da Casa Social da Madeira de Pretória

PretoriaGautengSouth Africa

Madeiran folk dance group founded in 1982 in Pyramids, north of Pretoria, by Sr. Estêvão and Sra. Manuela Rosa. For over 40 years the Rancho has performed the music, dances and dress of Madeira across South Africa, Madeira and the United States, and headlines Casa Social da Madeira de Pretória celebrations including the annual Lusito Land Festival. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/rancho-folclorico-pretoria).

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Ricardo da Conceição — Piano Accordion

South Africa

Self-taught piano accordion player with family roots in Jardim do Mar, Madeira ("Jardineiro by tradition"). Plays folk music from Madeira and mainland Portugal — including Bailinho da Madeira — at birthdays, baptisms, corporate functions, festivals and cultural celebrations across South Africa. Performed in Quinta Grande, Madeira, in 2012. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/ricardo-da-conceicao).

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