African Percussion

African percussion music is a dynamic genre deeply rooted in the cultural expressions and traditions of various African communities. It prominently features rhythmic patterns and interlocking beats produced by a wide array of indigenous drums, such as the djembe, dundun, and talking drum, alongside other percussion instruments like shakers, bells, and xylophones. This genre often incorporates complex, polyrhythmic structures and call-and-response techniques, serving not only as the foundation for ceremonial and ritualistic purposes but also for storytelling and communal gatherings. The improvisational nature of African percussion allows for a vibrant, energetic, and spontaneous experience, driving dancers and listeners alike through its pulsating and entrancing grooves. Artists within the genre bring regional flair and personal innovation, offering diverse interpretations of this rich, percussive tapestry.

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Yemanjá
Single - Released June 21, 2024

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Adama Dramé
Ballet Warraba
Bolokada Conde
Doudou N'Diaye Rose
Drissa Kone
Dudu Tucci
Farafina
Fore-Fote
Jason Hann
Koungbanan Conde Ensemble
Les Ballets Africains
Les frères Coulibaly
Mamady Ijalit Keita
Mangue Sylla
Marco Selvaggio
Moussa Traore
Mustapha Tettey Addy
Shina Williams & His African Percussionists
Soungalo Coulibaly
Thione Diop
Yelemba d'Abidjan
Dudu Tucci
Shina Williams & His African Percussionists
Doudou N'Diaye Rose
Soungalo Coulibaly
Marco Selvaggio
Farafina
Adama Dramé
Mustapha Tettey Addy
Koungbanan Conde Ensemble
Moussa Traore
Les frères Coulibaly
Mamady Ijalit Keita
Jason Hann
Fore-Fote
Thione Diop
Les Ballets Africains
Drissa Kone
Bolokada Conde
Ballet Warraba
Mangue Sylla
Yelemba d'Abidjan