Since 2000 the shadow-dwelling DJ Satelite has been shaping the kuduro and afro house of tomorrow. While the compilation Seres Produções 200 was being released, PAM spoke with the Angolan DJ and producer for whom recognition has come late, despite his always being ahead of the curve.

Pongo unveils her new video clip “Uwa”, a track from the singer’s latest eponymous EP. Since leaving her homeland for Portugal, Pongo has come a long way before becoming the accomplished artist she is today. The latter […]

The Berlin-based DJ, producer, journalist and label boss of Man Recordings revisits iconic Angolan track “Cazukuta” by DJ Havaiana. Besides kuduro, Angola has long been a hot bed for musical innovation. Electronic dance music from Angola also birthed […]

After previously played together at Príncipe events in Lisbon, brothers Lisandro and Ivan integrate the team with a dark kuduro debut EP. Of Cape Verdean and Angolan descent, the brother duo Lisandro (20) and Ivan (22) started producing […]

The 26-year-old Angolan producer who grew up in Belgium will be back next year with his debut album, Guerrilla. Nazar calls his tough and angry sound “rough kuduro” — his unique take on Angola’s kuduro music. The producer […]

Lisbon-based, Angola-native singer had fast-tracked to under the spotlights thanks to her featuring on Buraka Som Sistema’s ” Wegue Wegue “. Despite naming herself after Congolese diva M’Pongo Love, Pongo does not compare unfavourably to any […]

In this week’s selection: Baloji questions our relationship with technology, Throes + The Shine further their exploration of kudurock, On The Corner releases a new dancefloor-oriented compilation and more… Baloji Kaniama: The Yellow Version Following […]

“Few producers have been able to cement their musical legacy before being legally allowed to drive.” Lisbon-based Dotorado Pro is among these few. At roughly 16 years, the Angola-born released “African Scream”, a track that would […]