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AfroConex
Oct 273 min read
Tom London of Soweto’s Finest talks Isbhujwa and it’s Influence on Amapiano Dance
As the popularity of Amapiano continues to spread, we check in with Tom London, Soweto’s finest founder and to get his thoughts on the dance
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AfroConex
Sep 84 min read
Os VD The Dancers Behind This Summer’s Viral AfroConex Video
Os VD is a reminder that within Kuduro/Afrohouse there is not one type of execution. Their dance represents another realm of the dance.
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Ken_Ken
Jun 94 min read
New York City Afro Dance Cypher
In summer 2022 Judith McCarty hosted the first NYC Afro dance cypher. The event celebrated all afro dance styles and music.
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Ken_Ken
May 46 min read
Revisiting The Cuban Afrobeats Sound Known as Bakosó
Bakosó is a musical concept where urban Afro sounds are mixed with traditional Cuban music like Conga Satiaguera, Pilon, Rumba, Guarachax
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Ken_Ken
Apr 205 min read
Zimbabwean Afro House Producer Matz Muziq Is a Must Add To Your Playlist
Matz Muziq is a Zimbabwean Dj and producer who specializing in 3 Step Afrohouse and Amapiano and is determined to put Zimbabwe on the map.
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Ken_Ken
Apr 65 min read
Angolan Dj and Producer Lau Silva Makes Afro House Music That Celebrates Angolan Culture.
Lau Silva is an Angolan Afro House Dj and Producer whose music explores African elements -from the vocals, to the instruments.
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Ken_Ken
Feb 254 min read
Reconnecting With The Freedom Of Dance At Trinidad Carnival
carnival is the ultimate celebration of community bonding through music and dance.. It allows me to reconnect to my love of dance.
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AfroConex
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Rony Xtraga: Dynamic Afrohouse Dancer
Rony is a standout Afrohouse dancer from Luanda, Angola. His speed, precision and combinations are incredible.
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Ken_Ken
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Who Said You Can’t Dance The Night Away During The Day
Clubbing, has always been a nocturnal activity, starting late at night until the wee hours of the morning. But who made those rules ?
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AfroConex
Jul 14, 20232 min read
All About Amapiano
the popularity of Amapiano dance contributed to the rise of the music. Today, more than ever dance is the fuel that drives music popularity
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Ken_Ken
Apr 2, 20233 min read
South Africa’s Groove Cartel Has a Mix For Your Every Mood
South Africa's Groove Cartel was started in 2021 with a philosophy/mission to bring people closer to artists both known and unknown.
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AfroConex
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Spreading Ndombolo Dance Across Africa With Bush Sebar
Ndombolo the infectious urban dance and music of the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to captivate us and is a great representation of
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AfroConex
Mar 5, 20236 min read
Dos Flakos AFUEGO Party Celebrates The Melting Pot of NYC
Dos Flakos AFUEGO party, is the energy of Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and NYC perfectly wrapped together.
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AfroConex
Feb 26, 202311 min read
Getting to Know @iam_kingdavinci 2nd Place Winner-Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final 2022
King Davinci is the 2nd place winner of Red Bull Dance Your Style 2022 World Final. His dance fuses Afro dance mixed with other styles
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AfroConex
Feb 14, 20234 min read
Angolan/Portuguese AfroHouse Makes its NYC Debut With Breyth
Breyth delivers a distinct Afrohouse sound that can be described as a fusion of Afro Lusophone elements mixed with European Electronic.
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AfroConex
Feb 12, 20235 min read
South African Choreographers Zoyi Muendane & Eugene Baloyi: Choreographers of Woman King Movie
Zoyi Lindi and Eugene Baloyi, choreographers for the WOMAN KING movie, offered a stellar class breaking down popular South African steps.
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Ken_Ken
Feb 5, 20233 min read
2022: The Year South African Music Invaded New York City
2022 was officially the year, South African Music Invaded New York City. Djs like Major League Djs, Shimza, Black Coffee, and Caiiro debuted
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Ken_Ken
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Afro House Dance Party Film
film in Luanda, Angola, the film captures the energy and rawness of Angolan dance. The freestyles and energy in the film is mesmerizing.
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AfroConex
Dec 26, 20221 min read
Introducing Os Sem Nome, Winners of AfroConex Kuduro + Afrohouse Dance Showcase
Os 100 Nome are the winners of the AfroConex Afrohouse and Kuduro dance showcase.
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