Killer Kuduro Cuts

Kuduro was born in the late ‘80s, when Angolan producers tried to recreate the excitement of electronic dance records from America—but instead of disco beats, they used African and Caribbean rhythms. The music has since taken the Portuguese-speaking world by storm. Hear crucial slammers from Buraka Som Sistema (who've collaborated with M.I.A.), Costuleta, Mc Créu, Zoca Zaco, and more.