AFROCONEX BLOG

Soot in my life takes many forms, deeply personal and universally relatable, especially to the Black community.

Os VD is a reminder that within Kuduro/Afrohouse there is not one type of execution. Their dance represents another realm of the dance.

In summer 2022 Judith McCarty hosted the first NYC Afro dance cypher. The event celebrated all afro dance styles and music.

Bakosó is a musical concept where urban Afro sounds are mixed with traditional Cuban music like Conga Satiaguera, Pilon, Rumba, Guarachax

King Davinci is the 2nd place winner of Red Bull Dance Your Style 2022 World Final. His dance fuses Afro dance mixed with other styles

Tlhogi is a street dancer and choreographer from South Afirca who specializing in Amapiano dance. She is one of the pioneers of the dance.

Dj Bembona is Multi-dimensiona. She plays for the people, always evolving her sound, playing the full spectrum of the black diaspora.

Urban Afro is a group that embodies how Afro dance is connecting the Afro diaspora and inspiring a new generation of young dancers.

I came to Medellin, Colombia because I wanted to explore the burgeoning Afro Colombian dance and music scene happening in the city.

Manifestation, Boddhi Satva’s new album takes us on an afro musical journey. The album celebrates the many sounds coming out of Africa.

Tany Ora and Shawtyme recently started collaboration classes that have brought energy back to the New York City afro dance scene.

JJ gives us the low down on his Afronation Portugal experience. The vibe, the smiles, the energy and the music.

Dj Vado Poster shows his versatility with BELITA. A melodic semba track featuring singer Rey Webba and Kudurista Gattuso. We chat with Vado

The AfroConex Vlog series is intended to get you up-close with the dancers we collaborate with. See them rehearse and experience the joy

On this Africa Day, May 25, 2022, we celebrate African dance. What a time it has been for African dance. Social media revolution has helped

DJ Gelson is one of the DJs pushing the harder sound of Afro house. His sound is a fusion of Angolan Afrohouse, Cape Verdian influences, and

Colombian videographer Sir Rivers and dancer Julio Mosquera gives us a beautiful visual delight. Shot in Guatape Colombia.

the burgeoning Afrohouse dance scene in New York City is the result of a tight knit group of Afrohouse dances. We catch up with the dancers

Celo Mendes (@Celomendes) continues his exploration of black urban dance in Brazil through his new work titled “MEC: Movimento En Cema”.

We connect with Erwin Peinado, one of the standout Afro Dancers in Colombia to get a better understand of Afro dance in Bogota, Colombia