Kizomba

Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance originating in Angola. It is a derivative of French Caribbean Compas introduced by French Caribbean Kassav, which toured Africa. Actually, there is some confusion: Kizomba is a distinct Angolan style. After 1986, Kizomba music became very close to zouk, which is actually the French Antilles compas promoted as zouk by Kassav and several French Antilles artists. Unlike semba, kizomba music is characterized by a slower and usually very romantic rhythm.