World Music Shorts
Description: Kizomba is a social dance and music genre that originated in Angola during late 1970s to early 1980s. Kizomba is a national heritage of Angola and means "party" in Kimbundu. Traditionally, kizomba was danced with family, friends, and acquaintances in social settings such as parties and weddings, but is nowadays also enjoyed in clubs as well as other settings such as Kizomba Na Rua (Kizomba on the street) that are popular in Luanda.
Description: Introducing a striking Afrobeat mask design paired with the empowering slogan “Rhythm of Resistance” to honor the genre’s revolutionary roots. Designed in Bangkok by Afrobeat enthusiasts, this piece merges traditional African mask motifs with the music’s signature fusion of funk grooves and political commentary. Drawing on the spirit of Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango, it embodies Afrobeat’s blend of social protest and dance‑floor catharsis. This culturally rich, fresh illustration invites fans to carry the sound of solidarity wherever they go. Perfect for T‑shirts, posters, stickers and more.
Description: This fresh design celebrates Afrobeat’s unstoppable energy and its legacy of protest with the slogan “Rhythm of Resistance.” Created by Afrobeat artists for dedicated fans, it features a stylized African mask as a cultural monument of heritage and unity. Inspired by pioneers like Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango, it channels driving percussion grooves, soulful horns, and the genre’s call for social change. The illustration fuses Afro‑Funk’s raw power with Yoruba rhythms to honor the beat of resistance. Ideal for T‑shirts, posters, stickers and more, it brings the heart of Afrobeat directly into your style.
Description: Bat-Sheva Ofra Haza-Ashkenazi, known professionally as Ofra Haza (Hebrew: עפרה חזה; 19 November 1957 – 23 February 2000) was an Israeli singer, actress and Grammy Award-nominee recording artist, commonly known as "The Israeli Madonna", or "Madonna of the East". Her voice has been described as a "tender" mezzo-soprano.
Description: Gus Polinski, the self proclaimed "Polka King of the Midwest," is the leader of the Kenosha Kickers polka band who offers a ride to Kate McCallister when they both find themselves stranded in a snowed in Scranton Airport. Riding in the back of a rented box truck with the band as they continue their tour, Gus dropped Kate off at home in Chicago on their way through town.
Description: This "Don't Talk Just Kiz" design is for people who like Kizomba, a traditional African dance and style of music that comes originally from Africa (Angola). Wearing this simple, effective and punchy motif, you will definitely be asked for a dance during a kizomba party or social dancing This is also a perfect gift for fans of Urban Kiz, Semba, Tarraxinha or Ghetto Zouk. Now you know what to do - go on the dance floor and just kiz!
