The impact of African rhythms
The influence of African music on Music which has general appeal and is often linked to styles of the 1950s. Driven by a strong rhythmic element. is still heard today. It was transported to America along with the thousands of enslaved people from Africa during the slave trade. It was combined with the Traditional music from a particular country. of the European settlers to produce new styles of music such as An African-American form of music. Blues songs are often about hardship but are meant to be life-affirming and ultimately uplifting for the listener., A genre of music that has swing and syncopated rhythms, and extended chords. and A music style in the 1950s that includes guitars, drums, vocals and double bass. Often orientates around the 12-bar blues. . Many genres of music from pop songs to modern classical music are linked to music from Africa.
Famous artists include Jalihunda African Drums, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Soweto Gospel Choir.