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
- May 5
- 6 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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Ken_Ken
- Apr 6
- 5 min
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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AfroConex
- Dec 8, 2023
- 3 min
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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AfroConex
- Feb 15, 2023
- 4 min
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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Ken_Ken
- Jan 9, 2023
- 2 min
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 19, 2022
- 1 min
Boiler Room x Ballantines and True Music Studio Live in Luanda, Angola
We are passionate about Afro dance and the cultures that inspire how we dance. Boiler Room captures the culture of Kuduro live from Angola
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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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Sep 25, 2021
- 3 min
Afro House Dance: The History Breakdown
We take a look at how Afrohouse dance emerged and developed. The dances, the influences and the evolution of the dance
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AfroConex
- Feb 27, 2021
- 9 min
Kassova Dance by Angolan Dancers Os2 Dos 300 Kassova
Os2 Dos 300 Kassova are standout dancers from Luanda, Angola. They are a duo rooted in Kuduro dance, who developed Kassova Dance
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AfroConex
- Dec 27, 2020
- 4 min
Meet Passinho Foda Dancer- Vinicius Rodrigues (IG @Vn_Dancarinobrabo)
Vinicius (IG: @Vn_Dancarinobrabo) is a 24 year old dancer from Rio de Janeiro, residing in the Wona community. He dances Passinho Foda...
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AfroConex
- Dec 6, 2020
- 6 min
Dilo Paulo: Contemporary Angolan Dancer
Dilo Paulo is a phenomenal Angolan dancer residing in Brasil. His movements convey emotions that are captivating to watch. Having...
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AfroConex
- Nov 29, 2020
- 2 min
Kuduro Underground: A brief History of The Dance
Kuduro dance has 3 main branches under the overarching Kuduro umbrella: 1) Kuduro Underground 2) Kuduro Classico and 3) Afrohouse Kuduro...
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AfroConex
- Nov 15, 2020
- 2 min
N'dombolo Footwork in Kuduro Dance
The N’dombolo (also called Dombolo in Angola and Andamento in Portugal) arrived in Angola via Congo.
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