Tuesdays are always one of those days which are always just so gloomy. Following the dreaded Monday, but not yet quite reached the middle of the week.
Here's a mix (which is downloadable) put together by DJ Silent pressure to lighten up the mood.
The mix features rhythms from all over the world such as Tropical Bass, Funk House (UK), Moombahton, Kuduro, Semba, Hip-Life, Coupe Decale, Reggaeton, and Baile Funk.
The Count down to Paulo Flores' Big Show of 'Boda, anos 70, 80, 90' was finally over last night in. In an attempt to relive the past and recall the music hits in Luanda between the 70's and 80's, I can only imagine how well it went down.
On Angopop, the singer described the show to be “a feast of generations, families and friends and a celebration of freedom, for art, music and poetry that forms the Angolan identity.”
It's been a little over a year now since I was in Luanda visiting my family, and words alone cannot express how much I miss being there with them.
This track, 'Hora Kota' from Bonga's new album is as nostalgic as it gets.
Growing up with parent's (Especially my dad) who practically had Bonga's album on constant repeat throughout my childhood, it only makes sense for me to love the mans music myself.
This weekend I had a laid back session with my daddy dearest, going through his old records, and conversing about his childhood back home.
This track, Hora Kota, especialment portrays exactly how I feel when I think of my fathers land, Africa's deep identity, and the importance of knowing these roots.
The calm melodic tune mixed with Bonga's husky voice as well as the lyrics gives it that beatuiful emotional feel.