: This paper argues that the song was intentionally designed in a "global pop" style to reach the widest possible audience. The authors contend that it appropriates various Latin American and European musical elements to create a product that feels both familiar and exotic, adjusting Western stereotypes toward Latin American culture.
Several academic and critical papers analyze the global hit (2010) by Don Omar and Lucenzo , focusing on its sociolinguistic impact, its status as a "global pop" product, and its roots in Angolan culture. Key Academic and Critical Analyses Don Omar ft.Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro (Official Video)
Academic research into the song often delves into the origins of itself: : This paper argues that the song was
Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo – Sociolinguistic Artifacts Key Academic and Critical Analyses Academic research into
: This academic chapter discusses the tension between "high" and "low" taste in kuduro's aesthetics—such as the opulence shown in the Official Music Video compared to the genre's origins in Luanda's marginalized neighborhoods. Cultural and Musical Context