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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.

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

Kredol Creative Takes Us Behind The Scenes of Izzy Odigie's Pronto Dance Visual

The dance visual has become one of the main ways we see and experience dance. It has been instrumental in the popularization of Afro...

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.

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...

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...