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Kizomba

Kizomba is a music genre that emerged in Angola in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Angola. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Kizomba

Kizomba is a music genre that emerged in Angola in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Angola.

Kizomba has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Tarraxinha.

From Wikipedia

Kizomba is a social dance and music genre that originated in Angola during the late 1970s to early 1980s. Kizomba is a national heritage of Angola and means "party" in Kimbundu. Traditionally, kizomba was danced with family, friends, and acquaintances in social settings such as parties and weddings, but is nowadays also enjoyed at clubs as well as in other settings such as Kizomba Na Rua (Kizomba on the street) that are popular in Luanda.

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What is Kizomba?

Kizomba is a music genre that emerged in Angola in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Angola.

Where and when did Kizomba originate?

Kizomba originated in Angola in the 1970s.

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