AfriPOP! Exclusive: DJ Sylvi Talks the Rise of Angolan House Music (Video)

From AfriPOP! Thu Dec 6 2012, 17:42:05

One of Angola's top house music DJs/producers, Sylvi talks about his approach to making music, being co-signed by the legendary Louis Vega and the bad-assness of kuduristas! Three months ago Sylvi put out this song - a collaboration with African Roots, a house music outfit from Soshanguve in South Africa. South African house music has long been an influence for Angola's dance scene but it's great to see some reciprocation. [...]

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