News Angola » Music: Explore Angola: Kizomba music helps renew Angola's cultural identity
A music genre that is only a few decades old has captured the hearts of many Angolans. Eduardo Paim, the genre's founder, shares his musical influences and what effect Kizomba has had on his country.
News Angola » Music: The Music of Louisiana's Angola State Penitentiary
It's been called the "Alcatraz of the South." Locals call it "The Farm." The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has been synonymous with brutality, suffering and executions for much of its ...
News Angola » Music: Angola: Anselmo Ralph Wins Six Prizes in Angola Music Awards
Luanda — The Angolan singer Anselmo Ralph was the most highlighted in the gala of Angola Music Awards/2013 (AMA) by winning six prizes out of the 25 ones, including the category of Best Track of the ...
News Angola » Music: Angola: Bonga Awarded Prestige - Music Prize
Lisbon — The Angolan musician Barceló de Carvalho (Bonga) received Saturday in Lisbon, the Prestige-Music Award, in the 25 years anniversary of the RDP Africa. The gala awarded 12 personalities who ...
News Angola » Music: From bombs to beats: how Nazar summed up the sound of Angola
Growing up in the aftermath of civil war, his father a controversial former general, the producer has channelled his shocking experiences into a vital electronic album The perkiest song on Guerrilla, ...
News Angola » Music: Kuduro music brings Angola onto the global dancefloor
In this episode of Smirnoff and Mixmag’s ongoing documentary series Global Dancefloor viewers are transported to the African nation of Angola to explore how the country’s booming musical export of ...
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