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AfroConex
Nov 3, 20244 min read
Ambrose Tjark's First Solo Presentation: SOOT YOURSELF
Soot in my life takes many forms, deeply personal and universally relatable, especially to the Black community.
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AfroConex
Jun 26, 20222 min read
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
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Ayomi Tsalu
May 30, 20214 min read
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.
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AfroConex
May 15, 202114 min read
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.
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Percy Letuka
Mar 6, 20215 min read
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....
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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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Percy Letuka
Dec 19, 20204 min read
Amapiano: Understanding The Music And Dance
Origins of AmaPiano
A sub-House music genre that originates from South Africa, Johannesburg, in the Alexandra township.
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Ken_Ken
Nov 7, 20202 min read
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...
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