About Us
Radio Voz do Emigrante was founded on March 17, 1988 by Frank P. Baptista. Radio Voz do Emigrante is firmly committed to serve the Portuguese – speaking community and the world via its live stream. Its unique programming is designed to best serve its vast audience – music, talk, sports, weather, interviews, roundtables, live broadcasts, etc. Radio Voz do Emigrante has been a true link to the American Society for over 35 years!
Portuguese Population In The Region
The Portuguese-speaking population, which includes primarily those from Continental Portugal, the Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde and Brazil is the largest ethnic group in the region. The Portuguese language is the second most spoken in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In Massachusetts, the Portuguese-speaking population is concentrated mainly in the Bristol County with Fall River being the city with the largest numbers. The Portuguese-speaking is very influential ethnic group socially , culturally, politically and economically. The same can be said of the Portuguese-speaking population in Rhode Island.
