The Sound of Kuduro
So you think you can dance?
But can shake your body like these dancers?
I think not.
Um - yes that's MIA singing along in the video. But the main force behind the video is the eclectic hip hop electro crew Buraka Som Sistema, a melting pot of Portuguese and Angolan influences.
That furious, infectious beat? It's called Kuduro, a type of music originally born in Angola in the 90s, and was exported to Portugal. Let's just say it translates to "hard ass" or "stiff bottom" in Portuguese FOR A REASON.
In other words, it's guaranteed to get you through Thursday and get a crazed dance party started Friday.
Did we mention Buraka.tv has free mixtape downloads? Relish this gift of the internet.
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“ Im so excited to see this video and the mention of kuduro, I dance kuduro. I am Cape verdean and that is one of our dances. We are mixed of african and portuguese decent. I love this music, its my favorite. ”
“ Kuduro is brilliant! First heard them when I was back home in Portugal for a summer holiday, the beats do get you going!!! They came to London and I saw them in concert at Scala and they were amazing! Their album is a real mixture of beats with both Portuguese and Angolan influence, amazing dance tunes! If you want to get a party going especially in the summer, Kuduro is the one!!! Enjoy everyone!! Aqui, Aqui pra voces!!! ”
“ BURAKA SOM SISTEMA in the house! Yeah! They are from Portugal, as i am! :) That.s dancing real sexy, people! I know how to dance a few steps of Kuduro dance, and also My Super Idol Michael Jackson.s dance steps? i can move just a few steps and sing a little bit like him, proudly, i must say! Gotta go now, i have to rehearse for my show :) Hugs & Kisses ”
“ Do you like Buraka Som Sistema? They're Portuguese:p ”
“ haha ...talented people :) ”
“ That is a really cool song. Those kids are crazy dancers!!! Thanks for sharing this. Here is my cool song that makes me wanna dance all the time and puts a smile on my face : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8u1GNOMTso ”
