Mixtape of Semba and Kizomba, two native rhythms of Angola. The latter is similar to Zouk whereas the first has the same origins as Brazilian Samba. You hear a lot of elements known from Latin-Caribbean sounds reflecting the strong African influence and connection...
Cover version of the Brazilian Pop megahit by Funk Carioca boy group Os Ousados meets Afro House from Angolan master DJ and producer DJ...
I just knew that in Brazil Kuduro is played in the bars of the Angolan community and maybe on some global urban beats parties until I found out after a comment from Greg from Beat Diaspora on my Kuduro Mixtape that it was well bigger and that there was a Kuduro dance...
Very interesting documentary by Jorge Antonio about Kuduro and impressive pics from Luanda. The bad news: it’s in Portuguese only, but definitely worth watching anyway. Here is some little information in English. You can download it from TugaVideosTV as well....
Here are two tracks and a video from Costuleta’s latest release that you can buy on Kizomba....
I got some messages asking for more Kuduro tracks so here are some add-ons. First, it’s the recently released Foça Kuduro EP on Flamin’ Hotz that I kindly received from Casi. As most of the tracks have been posted already on other blogs I just link to them...
Kuduro is a music style from Angola that is known for its pushing electronic beats and heavy rap. Because of the influences from African rhythms it is sometimes described as Afro-Techno. It was created in the 90’s by Tony Amado. The word Kuduro has two meanings:...