AfroConex Medellin, Colombia Recap: The Young Stars of Urban Afro Group
Urban Afro is a group that embodies how Afro dance is connecting the Afro diaspora and inspiring a new generation of young dancers.
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Ken_Ken
- Sep 25, 2022
- 4 min
Exploring a City Through Dance: AfroConex Medellin, Colombia Recap
I came to Medellin, Colombia because I wanted to explore the burgeoning Afro Colombian dance and music scene happening in the city.
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Ken_Ken
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
Boddhi Satva’s New Album: Manifestation, Is A Celebration of Afro Sounds.
Manifestation, Boddhi Satva’s new album takes us on an afro musical journey. The album celebrates the many sounds coming out of Africa.
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AfroConex
- Aug 14, 2022
- 3 min
Summer 2022 Is Ending The Same Way It Started, With a Descendants Afro House Boat Ride.
On August 27, Descendants returns with a sunset boat ride featuring Sabine Blaizin, AQ, Zandy Shejay, Dre Ngozi and Meedy on the decks. V
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AfroConex
- Aug 7, 2022
- 6 min
New York Summer 2022 is Officially The Tany Ora and Shawtyme Show
Tany Ora and Shawtyme recently started collaboration classes that have brought energy back to the New York City afro dance scene.
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AfroConex
- Jul 28, 2022
- 2 min
Scro Que Cuia's MAE JOANA Album is a Celebration and Evolution of Kuduro
We have noticed a resurgence of Kuduro music and dance in Angola. Scro Que Cuia's MAE JOANA album is a celebration and evolution of Kuduro.
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AfroConex
- Jul 15, 2022
- 4 min
The Best Weekend of My Life: Afronation Recap With JJ Wong
JJ gives us the low down on his Afronation Portugal experience. The vibe, the smiles, the energy and the music.
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AfroConex
- Jun 26, 2022
- 2 min
Belita, Dj Vado Poster's New Track Shows His Versatility
Dj Vado Poster shows his versatility with BELITA. A melodic semba track featuring singer Rey Webba and Kudurista Gattuso. We chat with Vado
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Ken_Ken
- Jun 7, 2022
- 1 min
AfroConex Vlog Episode 1: The Raw Energy of Angolan Dance
The AfroConex Vlog series is intended to get you up-close with the dancers we collaborate with. See them rehearse and experience the joy
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AfroConex
- Jun 3, 2022
- 3 min
Descendants Records is Determined to Create a Home for Afrohouse Music in NYC
Summer 22 in NYC is shaping up to be the summer of Afro dance music. Descendants records will add to the Afro-electronic sounds heard in NYC
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AfroConex
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
Mabele Noite Dia's New Dance
Noite Dia delivers yet another high energy banger complete with a new dance: Mabele. (Mabele Tem Forca- Mabele has energy)
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AfroConex
- May 25, 2022
- 1 min
On This Africa Day 2022, We Celebrate Dance
On this Africa Day, May 25, 2022, we celebrate African dance. What a time it has been for African dance. Social media revolution has helped
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AfroConex
- May 22, 2022
- 2 min
Studio Bros' New Album- Different Is a Dancer's Delight
Studio Bros just dropped their new album DIFFERENT and it’s already saved and in rotation on our playlist! The album captures the diversity
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AfroConex
- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
Kilson Reflexos, The Rising Afro House/Fusion Dancer From Luanda, Angola
Kilson is a rising start in the Angolan urban dance scene. He is the founder and choreographer of the group Os Reflexos
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AfroConex
- May 11, 2022
- 1 min
The Best Afrohouse Music History Breakdown We've Heard to Date
Music is a continuous evolution, and Afrohouse music is no different. When did Afrohouse start, what were the influences, what countries ?
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Ken_Ken
- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
Cape Verdean Afro House Beatmaker - Dj Gelson
DJ Gelson is one of the DJs pushing the harder sound of Afro house. His sound is a fusion of Angolan Afrohouse, Cape Verdian influences, and
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AfroConex
- Apr 24, 2022
- 5 min
Colombian Film Maker- Sir Rivers and Dancer Julio Mosquera’s Powerful New Visual.
Colombian videographer Sir Rivers and dancer Julio Mosquera gives us a beautiful visual delight. Shot in Guatape Colombia.
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AfroConex
- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
Vandro Poster's Começa Choreography
Comeca, the new Vado Poster beat for AfroConex was created with the dancer in mind. We collaborated with Vandro Poster for the choreography
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AfroConex
- Mar 20, 2022
- 4 min
The Burgeoning Afro House Dance Scene in New York City
the burgeoning Afrohouse dance scene in New York City is the result of a tight knit group of Afrohouse dances. We catch up with the dancers
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AfroConex
- Mar 13, 2022
- 1 min
MEC: Movimento Em Cema. A Collection Of Dance Stories By Brazilian Artist- Celo Mendes
Celo Mendes (@Celomendes) continues his exploration of black urban dance in Brazil through his new work titled “MEC: Movimento En Cema”.
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