Sound migrations in Portuguese: cultural representations of the portuguese diaspora in the brazilian radio

Abstract

Portuguese language is a multiple sounds language. Regarding the different possible accents, Portuguese-speaking way seems to be one of the language's most relevant characteristics. Radio, as a sound media, is able to represent this diversity. There are several radio shows produced towards the Portuguese culture diaspora. In this paper, we will analyse radio shows produced in Brazil for the Portuguese diaspora: strategic differential, representation ability and the way they relate to diaspora and migrant communities. Looking at Portugal and Brazil as casestudies, we will reflect on post-colonial relationships between the two countries, based on radio as a medium able to undertake the decolonial turn.