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 46 min read
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
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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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Ken_Ken
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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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Ken_Ken
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20213 min read
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
Jun 26, 20217 min read
Up Close with Eya Khalifa, Afro Dancer- Rwanda.
Eya Khalifa (@afrokhalifa_94) is on a mission to develop a sustainable urban dance scene in Rwanda.
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AfroConex
Feb 27, 20219 min read
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 6, 20206 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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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