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
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 56 min
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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AfroConex
Feb 26, 202311 min
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
Dec 5, 20229 min
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 11, 20225 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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Ken_Ken
Oct 13, 20225 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, 20224 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, 20222 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 7, 20226 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 15, 20224 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, 20222 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, 20221 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
May 25, 20221 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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Ken_Ken
May 5, 20223 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, 20225 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
Mar 20, 20224 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, 20221 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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AfroConex
Jan 20, 20224 min
Exploring Afro Dance in Bogota, Colombia With Erwin Peinado (@erwinfine)
We connect with Erwin Peinado, one of the standout Afro Dancers in Colombia to get a better understand of Afro dance in Bogota, Colombia
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AfroConex
Jan 7, 20223 min
The Man Creating The Hottest Dance Visuals Out of Lagos, Nigeria: Kredol Creative
Kredol Creative, a Lagos, Nigeria based film director has captured and brought to us the energy of Lagos in film.
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