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Kuduro and AfroHouse Dancer Blue Makes Her NYC Debut
Female Kuduro dancer Blue makes her NYC Debut on February 20th. She characterizes her dance as energetic and fun
AfroConex
Feb 162 min read
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Angola Beat Street Festival
The first ever Kuduro and AfroHouse dance festival in Angola will take place in November 2025.
Ken_Ken
Jan 114 min read
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Ambrose Tjark's First Solo Presentation: SOOT YOURSELF
Soot in my life takes many forms, deeply personal and universally relatable, especially to the Black community.
AfroConex
Nov 3, 20244 min read
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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
AfroConex
Oct 27, 20243 min read
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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.
AfroConex
Sep 8, 20244 min read
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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.
Ken_Ken
Jun 9, 20244 min read
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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
Ken_Ken
May 5, 20246 min read
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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.
Ken_Ken
Apr 20, 20245 min read
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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.
Ken_Ken
Apr 6, 20245 min read
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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.
Ken_Ken
Feb 25, 20244 min read
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Rony Xtraga: Dynamic Afrohouse Dancer
Rony is a standout Afrohouse dancer from Luanda, Angola. His speed, precision and combinations are incredible.
AfroConex
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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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 ?
Ken_Ken
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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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
AfroConex
Jul 15, 20232 min read
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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.
Ken_Ken
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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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
AfroConex
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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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.
AfroConex
Mar 5, 20236 min read
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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
AfroConex
Feb 26, 202311 min read
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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.
AfroConex
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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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.
AfroConex
Feb 12, 20235 min read
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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
Ken_Ken
Feb 5, 20233 min read
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