Kuduro is the music that brings Angola onto the diasporic dancefloor. Though most in the West will be familiar with the sound via Portuguese acts...
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Born in Angola and popularised globally by way of Portugal, the energetic rhythms and futuristic soundscapes of kuduro and batida have become a staple of the modern multi-genre club scene and made international stars out of the artists behind them. Yohanna Delaportas spotlights eight artists pushing the styles forward
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Thundercat, Jayda G and Dr. Rubinstein will also join next year's festival line-up
Sónar Lisboa has announced the first names for next year's debut event.
Taking place from the 8th to the 9th April 2022, the inaugural Portugese edition...
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Proceeds from the release will go to supporting the community radio station's upkeep
Lisbon community radio station Rádio Quântica has released a new compilation via Bandcamp, featuring music from a number of figures connected to the local scene...
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Run by Lisbon’s Rádio Quântica crew, new multi-location Portuguese festival, Ano 0, champions inclusivity, community and freedom of expression
It feels rare to see the organisers of a festival dancing enthusiastically in the crowds, shouting messages of support to the performers, and giddily mingling...
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The 2LP package lands this October...
Dark Entries will release the debut album of Portugal’s Photonz this October.
Dubbed ‘Nuit’, the album is named for the Egyptian goddess of sky, stars...
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It's described as "the first Portuguese festival focused on the most avant-garde electronic scene through a queer and community perspective"
Lisbon-based online community radio station Rádio Quântica is launching a new festival called Ano 0.
Set to take place at Lisbon's Zé dos Bois Gallery...
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Over the last decade, the Afro-Portuguese sound of Kuduro has travelled from the bairros of Lisbon to a global audience. DJ Mag's Anna Cafolla meets...
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Recognise is DJ Mag's monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music circuit. This month, we catch up...
“I miss doing house stuff,” says Inês Borges Coutinho, laughing, a little frustrated. She’s not talking about music – thankfully, there’s lots of that. She...
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Next up on Lisbon’s Paraíso is local hero, Violet. Hear the cascading arpeggios and sharp house rhythms of ‘New Visions’ now...
In case you haven’t realised, we’re big fans of Violet here at DJ Mag HQ. Founder of one of our labels to watch for 2019,...
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Next up on London’s All Centre is Lisbon techno innovator, BLEID. Hear the ruthless and ‘Not That Hard’ now...
Since launching in August 2018, we’ve been keeping a close eye on London’s All Centre.
Launched by TT label’s DJ Pitch, the imprint has so...
The talented youngster to release 12” on Lisbon label next month.
The latest of Principe Discos' releases — the Lisbon label that has brought the city’s unique take on Angolan kuduro to wider attention — is the...