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Ken_Ken
May 4, 20246 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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Ken_Ken
Apr 20, 20245 min read
Zimbabwean Afro House Producer Matz Muziq Is a Must Add To Your Playlist
Matz Muziq is a Zimbabwean Dj and producer who specializing in 3 Step Afrohouse and Amapiano and is determined to put Zimbabwe on the map.
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Ken_Ken
Apr 6, 20245 min read
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
Jul 14, 20232 min read
All About Amapiano
the popularity of Amapiano dance contributed to the rise of the music. Today, more than ever dance is the fuel that drives music popularity
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Ken_Ken
Apr 2, 20233 min read
South Africa’s Groove Cartel Has a Mix For Your Every Mood
South Africa's Groove Cartel was started in 2021 with a philosophy/mission to bring people closer to artists both known and unknown.
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AfroConex
Mar 5, 20236 min read
Dos Flakos AFUEGO Party Celebrates The Melting Pot of NYC
Dos Flakos AFUEGO party, is the energy of Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and NYC perfectly wrapped together.
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AfroConex
Feb 14, 20234 min read
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
Feb 5, 20233 min read
2022: The Year South African Music Invaded New York City
2022 was officially the year, South African Music Invaded New York City. Djs like Major League Djs, Shimza, Black Coffee, and Caiiro debuted
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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
Dec 7, 20225 min read
Uproot Andy Brings The Energy of Congo on Baluka
Uproot Andy is no stranger to global dance floor bangers. He covers the globe and understands how people in different cultures move.
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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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Ken_Ken
Nov 13, 20224 min read
One Word Describes Descendants Afrohouse Party on Nov 12th: Epic!
The Descendants Afro house Party Last night (November 12) was epic. Where do I start ? Let’s start with the music. It was hypnotic!
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AfroConex
Nov 11, 20225 min read
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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AfroConex
Nov 8, 20224 min read
Kapela Marna Headlines Descendants Afrohouse Party on November 12.
On November 12, Kapela will headline Descendants Afrohouse party. Kapela is a name that is synonymous with house dance and music.
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Ken_Ken
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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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