Kizomba is a dance and musical genre that originated in Angola in 1984. Kizomba means "party" in Kimbundu, a Bantu language spoken by the Ambundu in Angola. The origins of kizomba can be traced to late-1970s Africa, with influences variably attributed to Angola. Kizomba music emerged as a fusion of Semba, Angolan Merengue, Kilapanga, and further Angolan music influences: it slowed down the cadence of songs and added a stronger bass line to the composition of instruments. Eduardo Paim is internationally recognized as the "father/creator of Kizomba music", as he and his band were taking a major role in the development of the music style creation. Most Kizomba songs are sung in Portuguese or a dialect from the various Portuguese-speaking, African cultures. 📚 Read on Wikipedia