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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

Nigeria's Traditional Dance- Utta, and its Relation to Urban Afro Dance

Traditional dances are a rich part of Nigerian culture and have shaped urban Afro dances in both subtle and evident ways.

Afro Colombian Dance with Sankofa Dance Company

AfroConex collaborated with the Afro Colombian dance company Sankofa to learn more about the rich history of African dance in Colombia.

Gqom Beats and Bhenga Dance: South Africa

Origins of Gqom Igqomu, popularly known as “Gqom'' is a genre of dance music that originates in the mid 2010s from Durban, South Africa....

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

Amapiano: Understanding The Music And Dance

Origins of AmaPiano A sub-House music genre that originates from South Africa, Johannesburg, in the Alexandra township.

Samba Can Be An Inspiration For Your Dance

Where do you find inspiration for your dance ? Do you ever look to traditional and cultural Afro dances for inspiration for urban dance...