Tlhogi, The South African Dancer Pushing Amapiano Dance to New Heights
Tlhogi is a street dancer and choreographer from South Afirca who specializing in Amapiano dance. She is one of the pioneers of the dance.
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AfroConex
- Nov 27, 2022
- 3 min
Vandro Poster Visits Mozambique
Vandro represent a link to the past and to the future. His trip to Mozambique was an effort to pass on Kuduro history to a new generation
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AfroConex
- Nov 26, 2022
- 3 min
Nagrelha, Estado Maior (The Most Important Person) of Kuduro.
Who is Nagrelha and why is he an important figure in Kuduro culture ? Nagrelha introduced a more aggressive style of Kuduro, that changed..
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AfroConex
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
AfroConex Afrohouse and Kuduro Dance Showcase
This showcase is a first in a series of showcase competitions. The idea is to encourage the new generation of dancers.
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Ken_Ken
- Nov 13, 2022
- 4 min
One Word Describes Descendants Afrohouse Party on Nov 12th: Epic!
The Descendants Afro house Party Last night (November 12) was epic. Where do I start ? Let’s start with the music. It was hypnotic!
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AfroConex
- Nov 11, 2022
- 5 min
Bembona Puts Afro Sounds On The Same Platter for Everyone to Dive Into.
Dj Bembona is Multi-dimensiona. She plays for the people, always evolving her sound, playing the full spectrum of the black diaspora.
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AfroConex
- Nov 8, 2022
- 4 min
Kapela Marna Headlines Descendants Afrohouse Party on November 12.
On November 12, Kapela will headline Descendants Afrohouse party. Kapela is a name that is synonymous with house dance and music.
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Ken_Ken
- Oct 13, 2022
- 5 min
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 Medellin, Colombia Through Dance
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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