After the success of her recent work, Erika Nelumba presents “Amar Amar”, a track that dives into the essence of modern romance.
With production that blends Afrobeats with the sophistication of Kizomba, the song highlights Erika’s interpretation of unconditional love.
“Amar Amar” by Erika Nelumba is out now on all streaming platforms.
After the success of “Baza” with Portuguese rapper Waze, Angolan singer Lurdes Miranda returns with a new song.
“Luz do Sol” track is an invitation to hope and to reconnect with our inner strength.
“This song was born at a time when I myself needed to remember that even on the hardest days, there is something inside us that keeps shining,” says Lurdes. “I hope that whoever listens to this song feels inspired not to give up on their truth, their dreams, their light. I want ‘Luz do Sol’ to inspire people to embrace their own strength and to find beauty in every new day.”
“Luz do Sol” blends the essence of afro-pop with electronic beats and the sensual groove of amapiano, in a production that highlights the artist’s voice and soul.
The lyrics speak of self-love, faith, resilience, and the freedom to be -themes that have defined Lurdes’s journey both online and offline, on and off stage.
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Angolan artists Satélite and DJ Gali present Raízes, their new collaborative album, on April 24, with a digital release on all platforms and a live event at Duro de Matar in Lisbon.
The album features 28 tracks and includes contributions from artists across three continents, including Afro Wav (Zimbabwe), Boddhi Satva (Central African Republic), Drunky Daniels and Jessica Gaspar (Brazil), Kaysha (France/Congo), Riwo (Nigeria), Sokhana and Lilly Randy (South Africa), as well as artists from the PALOP countries such as Alex Kasion, Edlasio Alves, Melvi, Kelly Gomez, Peter Rodrigues, Danny Boy, and Leriggo.
Raízes completes the trilogy started with Horizonte and Caminho, and marks a new creative phase for the two Angolan producers. The album blends traditional sounds with the electronic pulse of afro house, maintaining a focus on cultural identity and the international potential of the genre.
According to the artists, the record reflects the maturity of a journey that began years ago.
“We’ve arrived at the sound that defines us. It’s like saying: We’ve been here for ten years,” they say. With a more defined and structured approach, Raizes
marks a new chapter in their discography, solidifying collaborations with key figures in the African and Afro-diasporic electronic scene.
For the artists, the album is a statement of Angolan musical identity within the global African electronic music landscape. “Our batucada has a different energy. It brings us peace. And you can feel it within kuduro, afro house, even semba,” explains DJ Satélite, renowned for his pioneering role in the development of modern kuduro.
DJ Satélite, internationally recognized as one of the pioneers of afro house, is behind historic moments in Angolan music, such as producing Estado Maior do Ku-Duro by Lambas (2006) and Batida Única by Bruno M (2007). He has worked with artists like Smal do Arraso, Pai Diesel, Boddhi Satva, Branko, and Cee ElAssaad. His productions are regularly featured in the playlists of DJs like Black Coffee.
DJ Gálio, originally from Cabinda and currently based in Portugal, started out in rap before establishing himself in kuduro and afro house. In 2022, he released Quibuala, an album that positioned him in the international electronic scene, with performances at events like Enchufada, invited by Branko, and releases on labels like Offering Records and Seres Produções.
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