Pongo, an Angolan-Portuguese singer and composer, is often heralded as the new diva of Kuduro. The passionate dancer grew up to a wealth of music and rhythms: traditional Angolan songs, Caribbean Zouk and Brazilian beats provided the soundtrack to her music-filled youth. Pongo’s signature is music that feels intimate but also shares a universal message, inviting the listener to dance, overcome struggles, and escape feelings of sadness and despair. Connecting Kuduro to Afrobeats, Favela Funk or even Afrofunk, Pongo showcases her dedication to mixing genres and languages as a way for her to break down cultural barriers with powerful and addictive party and club music.