I see many debates or conversations online about passada and I can see that many people don’t actually know the difference between passada and kizomba. In fact, because of this confusion there is a “war” between Caboverdian and Angolan teachers trying to prove that what we call kizomba today was influenced by passada from Cabo Verde. … More Passada vs Kizomba
Semba and kizomba are both family dances where age, size or beauty does not matter. Only the joy of dance. Semba and kizomba are danced everywhere: in homes, clubs, streets, backyards, EVERYWHERE! With mothers, sisters, children, friends and neighbors, with EVERYONE! … More The Truth About Semba & Kizomba
Carlos Burity was born in Luanda in 1952 and lived part of his life in Moxico where he joined the pop-rock group called “Cinco Mais Um” in 1968 with Catarino Bárber and José Agostinho “Missamo”. … More Music Culture Wednesdays Vol.8
This week’s Music Culture Wednesday is a special edition rolling out a series of “Greatest Hits” playlists. … More Music Culture Wednesdays Vol.7
Every Wednesday I will be introducing great kizomba artists from the PALOP community that usually don’t receive the recognition they deserve. Kizomba music comes from all over the PALOP community, not just Angola. All mixes between zouk and Afro rhythms (not to be confused with Afro-house) are normally called kizomba, amongst PALOPS, regardless if the … More Music Culture Wednesdays Vol. 6
Every Wednesday I will be introducing great kizomba artists from the PALOP community that usually don’t receive the recognition they deserve. … More Music Culture Wednesdays Vol.5
Every Wednesday I will be introducing great kizomba artists from the PALOP community that usually don’t receive the recognition they deserve. … More Music Culture Wednesdays Vol. 4
Eddy Vents’ intensive training course known for producing the finest kizomba and semba social dancers is headed to the East Coast for the very first time. Tickets and info click here SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 12-6 pm: Intermediate/Advanced semba. Only 20 spaces available. Applicants must submit a video to dance@eddyvents.com. $100 tickets available until 12/2, which *includes* … More Pitanga Weekender in Philadelphia 12/3/16-12/4/16
YouTube de 2010 a 2016 dos chamados “tradicionalistas” que irão ver as diferenças. E o motivo da evolução chamasse SEMBA. … More VIVA A EVOLUÇÃO REAL DA KIZOMBA
Every Wednesday I will be introducing great kizomba singers from the PALOP community that usually don’t receive the recognition they deserve. … More Music Culture Wednesdays Vol.3
Eddy Vents 