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Angola
Explore Angola: Kizomba music helps renew Angola's cultural identity
In partnership with Infotur Angola
A music genre that is only a few decades old has captured the hearts of many Angolans. Eduardo Paim, the genre's founder, shares his musical influences and what effect Kizomba has had on his country.
Angola
Kizomba Dance - an Angolan celebration!
In partnership with Infotur Angola
Kizomba is a style of dance which has become really important in Angolan culture in recent decades.
The word "Kizomba" means "celebration" or "party" in Kimbundu, a Bantu language.
The dance style developed in Angola in the 1980s and 1990s in the region around the capital Luanda, first as a music
World
How is traditional dance being revitalised in the UAE?
Folkloric dance is an important part of Middle Eastern identity, but dancers in the United Arab Emirates are adding a modern twist to their performances. The Sima Dance Company has been established in Dubai since 2014 and merges cultural dances, like Dabke and Sufi, with contemporary steps.
World
Learning in Russia's temples of theatre and ballet
In partnership with Rossotrudnichestvo
In this episode of Learning World, Euronews takes a look at some of the best ballet and theatre schools in Russia and examines how easy it is for foreign students to study such disciplines in the country.
