Afro-funk

Afro-funk is a vibrant and rhythmic music genre that fuses traditional African elements with American funk's energetic grooves and soulful expressions. It is characterized by its infectious beats, looping bass lines, and a prominent use of brass and African percussion, which creates a sound that is both danceable and grounded in African musical traditions. The genre often features chants or call-and-response vocals in a variety of African languages, as well as in English, reflecting the cross-cultural exchange inherent in its origins. Pioneered by artists in the 1960s and '70s, afro-funk has seen a resurgence in recent years, retaining its foundational roots while often incorporating contemporary sounds and production techniques. It is music that invites movement, celebrates heritage, and exudes a powerful sense of joy and freedom.

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Ajate
Arp Frique
Bai Kamara Jr
Basa Basa
Boncana Maïga
Christy Essien
DjeuhDjoah
Dreadcity
Gnonnas Pedro and His Dadjes Band
Hamad Kalkaba and The Golden Sounds
Ibibio Sound Machine
International Soleil Band
Kaleta
Livy Ekemezie
Oby Onyioha
Odeyemi
Orlando Julius
Pasteur Lappe
Peter Matson
Rim Kwaku Obeng
Sékou Kouyaté
The Cutlass Dance Band
The Survivals
Togo All Stars
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DjeuhDjoah
Kaleta
Ibibio Sound Machine
Oby Onyioha
Orlando Julius
Pasteur Lappe
Christy Essien
Arp Frique
Bai Kamara Jr
Boncana Maïga
Rim Kwaku Obeng
Livy Ekemezie
Basa Basa
Peter Matson
International Soleil Band
Sékou Kouyaté
Dreadcity
Odeyemi
Togo All Stars
Ajate
Hamad Kalkaba and The Golden Sounds
The Survivals
The Cutlass Dance Band
Gnonnas Pedro and His Dadjes Band
Vis à Vis