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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SAJADAH CINTA
Single - Released September 16, 2025

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