Buraka Som Sistema in NYC and Washington DC
The Portuguese kuduro band Buraka Som Sistema is about to tour in the United States and will be performing in Washington DC and New York in January 2012.
Washington DC concert
Buraka Som Sistema w/ Willy Joy
Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 7 pm @ U Street Musical Hall
New York concert
Buraka Som Sistema
Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 8 pm @ Bowery Ballroom
To purchase tickets please click here.
The wild beats of Angolan Kuduro music has been big in Lisbon clubs since the late 90s and Buraka Som Sistema – AKA Lil’ John, Riot and Conductor – have fused it with 21st century electronics to create a whole new sound. Now this electro ghettotech take on their favourite South West African music has is quickening and corrupting dancefloors all over the world on the basis of an EP with sounds not many have heard before.
Lil John and Riot began making music together in their teens, but the core of Buraka Som Sistema formed when the two began working with Angolan producer, Conductor, who brought along an extensive knowledge of Kuduro music to the equation. The three draw influences from the music of their youth and culture, fusing it with the inspiration taken from music genres as diverse as techno, drum’n’bass, hip hop and dance music. A revolving cast of talents complete the picture for Buraka, including guest vocals from Petty, M.I.A., Pongolove, Kalaf, Nolay and DJ Znobia.