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 THE AFRICAN MUSIC BIOGRAPHY
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Reggae, Soca, Blues, and hip hop are all popular music world widely, but do we all know that they are originated from Africa? The African vocal and musician arts are clearly the origin of the sounds of these genres of music from the Diaspora.
Disregarding that fact, am here to talk about the current African music, and their similarities and differences due to regions, and occasions.
Western African Music:
The rhythm is mostly smooth and soft. Vocals are sharp and soft. That goes to the fact that the songs themes are generally social, sad, and religious songs. Love songs are not more popular than social songs (family, community, and crisis). Sad songs are also popular (death of beloved people, memories, etc). Religious songs are widely popular, especially Soofi songs, where the majority are Muslims, such as in Senegal, and Mali.
Of course dancing music is common just like in any other part of Africa, but that was a general view on the special musical fissures of that area.
Let’s take a look at some of the big artists from West Africa:
Baaba Maal: from Senegal…..guitar player, and song writer. Smooth songs are his favorite style. So much similar to the Jaluwwa style of South Sudan. Social and Religious songs are his main issues. Sadness is felt in his rhythm and voice.
Ismael’Lo : a young guitar player from Senegal, and a song writer too. His style is considered new. Usage of modern instruments with the African rhythm presence is a combination he is good at. Social songs are his main themes. Has religious Soofi Songs and sad songs too.
Salif Keita: a great artist from Mali, and a song writer too. His style is special with a fast rhythm. A blind man with a great talent. Sings also in French. Love and social songs are the themes of his songs.
Youssou N’Dour: the most famous Senegalese artist worldwide. Sings in three languages, and his themes are a combination of social, love, and politics. He gives a new taste of the African music mixed with European and American tones. Also a song writer.
Bidinte: approximately new artist, and not much famous, but has the talent, and soon he will be.. From Guinea Equatorial, but resides in Spain. A guitar player and a song writer. Social and love songs are his main themes.
And we will be back for the rest of the regions of Africa.
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