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Every week XLR8R TV goes behind the scenes with the musicians, artists and scenes covered in the pages of XLR8R. Since our debut episode in March 2007, we've gone go-karting with Modeselektor, country music shopping with Devin the Dude, schooled you in Dubstep and Detroit Ghettotech, given pro tips... Read More

Love from Lisbon: Buraka Som Sistema

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 – running time 06:50

Lisbon, Portugal's Buraka Som Sistema breathes new life into a strange and exciting form of dance music from Angola.

Buraka Som Sistema has become a European sensation, thanks to their unique take on kuduro, a strain of dance music from Luanda, Angola. Most recently, the band has worked with M.I.A. to produce the song "Sound of Kuduro," currently making the rounds on YouTube and their newest album, Black Diamond. Kuduro originated with resourceful Angolan DJs—who managed to turn free computer sample sounds from outdated PCs into some of the most kick-ass and energetic dance music around.

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Show Title:
XLR8R TV
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Every week XLR8R TV goes behind the scenes with the musicians, artists and scenes covered in the pages of XLR8R.
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Art & Music
Launch Date:
Feb 26, 2007
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