African Folk

African folk music is a diverse and deeply traditional genre that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the continent. Rooted in storytelling, community rituals, and oral traditions, it often features indigenous instruments such as the mbira, kora, ngoni, and percussion like hand drums or rattles. The melodies are typically rhythmic and repetitive, creating hypnotic grooves that accompany harmonious vocal chants and call-and-response singing. Influenced by regional folklore, nature, and everyday life, African folk artists preserve historical narratives while also blending contemporary influences, offering a heartfelt, organic sound that connects past and present.

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Gijima
Single - Released February 1, 2026

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Moses Tau
Moussa Ngom
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Ndriana Ramamonjy
Ngonie Kambarami
Nyancho
O Zulu
ODD OKODDO
Okwaro
Omenihu
Panashe Musaka
Projecto Poseidon São Tomé e Príncipe
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Sekouba Traoré
Sekoubani Traore
Sellwane
Shaka Zulu
Sierra Leona
SiliBé
Simz Kulla
Sisekelo Shawn
Siyumini Opayangi
Tetero Laurette
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Yetteh Bah
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Yves Sedjro
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Mdou Moctar
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Gisma Wandira
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Jabulile Majola
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Mahaleo
Afrika Gumbe
Siyumini Opayangi
O Zulu
Ali Birra
Sekouba Traoré
Makasi
Ngonie Kambarami
Apollo Ntabanyane
Faith Mussa
Morwetla wa seremi
King Star Brothers
N'Faly Kouyate
Ndriana Ramamonjy
Bose Krioro
Black Umfolosi
Mighty Popo
Moses Tau
Hadja
Awa Gambia
Mahlomola
Diaby Doua
Melaku
Jay Mbiza
Nyancho
Moussa Ngom
Aminata Kamissoko
SiliBé
Lico Kininike
Mandla.
AUGUSTIN PAWAN
Ife
Francis Rugwiti
Sisekelo Shawn
Jacob Mafuleni
Sellwane
Sekoubani Traore
Yoruba
Yoya Jamal
Jambo
Thendo Khothisa
Bil Aka Kora
Yetteh Bah
Jide Ajogbajesu
Omenihu
Lucky Khashan
Lokito Lopongo
Coke Bumaye
Santa Vorster
Dandy Diarra
ODD OKODDO
Jalex Akuntu
Elhadj Cherif
Okwaro
Dogo Du Togo
Simz Kulla
Arison Vonjy
Maître Baba Koné
Djessira Koné
Mpho Nakedi
Bilpam
Chifundo
Bilpam Akech
Magic Mukiibi
Panashe Musaka
Blyk Tchutchi
Tetero Laurette
Projecto Poseidon São Tomé e Príncipe
Albinos Congo
Mobutu M'bembe
Bruno Hibombo
Golden Star Modern Taarab
Horus Rao
J.P. Muiruri Ndungu
African Dances Academy
Addis Abeba
Lukman Sa'I
Sierra Leona
Matete Motsoaledi
Brenya
Yves Sedjro
Chibhoyi Style
Appy Mabizela
Raïssa
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