African Traditional
African Traditional music is a diverse and culturally rich genre rooted in the indigenous sounds, rhythms, and storytelling traditions of the continent. It features intricate percussion, native stringed instruments like the kora and ngoni, and powerful vocal expressions, often intertwined with call-and-response patterns. Influences range from West African griot traditions to East African spiritual chants and Saharan desert blues. The genre preserves local histories and customs, blending ancestral wisdom with evolving contemporary elements while remaining deeply tied to African identity and heritage.
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Ambient
Folk
World
Traditional Music
Blues
Spiritual Music
Indigenous Music
African
Tribal Music
Percussion Music
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Highlife
Oromo Pop
Mande Pop
Clap And Tap
Somali Pop
South African Alternative
Nigerian Gospel
Sungura
Hausa Pop
Mbira
Musique Soninke
Kikuyu Pop
Rwandan Traditional
Ugandan Traditional
Gumbe
Burundian Traditional
Swazi Traditional
Venda Pop
Musica Guineense
Gwoka
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