Angola Soundtrack: The Unique Sound of Luanda 1968-1976

Documenting a brief, extraordinary era of musical defiance prior to the Angolan Civil War, this collection captures the electric evolution of traditional Semba rhythms. Utilizing electric guitars and Latin-infused rhythms, the local musicians crafted heavily syncopated, politically charged dance music under the nose of oppressive Portuguese colonial rule. The anthology is a vital testament to music serving as a tool for cultural identity and resistance.