Afro Psych, or African Psychedelic Rock, is a vibrant fusion genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as African musicians began to incorporate elements of Western psychedelic rock and funk into traditional African music styles. This cross-cultural blend is characterized by its gritty guitar riffs, heavy bass lines, and emphatic percussion, all interwoven with indigenous rhythms and melodies. The genre also incorporates the use of organs, synths, and other electric instruments that give it an otherworldly, hypnotic quality. Lyrically, songs tend to explore themes of social and political consciousness alongside more personal and introspective musings. Afro Psych reflects a transformative period in African music history, where the electrifying energy of rock and roll met the rich, diverse soundscape of the continent to create a genre that is both rooted in tradition and expansive in its sonic exploration.

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Album - 12 Tracks - Released June 13, 2025