MUSIC OF AFRICA MUSIC OF LATIN POPULAR MUSIC

African music, in general, has an AMERICA

interlocking structural framework. It's The Latin American music is the product Popular music literally means “music of
mostly overlapping, with a rich texture of three major influences of indigenous the populace”.
and rhythmic intricacy. Spanish, Portuguese and Africa.
Developed in the 20th century, pop
music is generally comprised of music for
Types of African Music
Popular Latin American Music entertainment of large number of
Afrobeat jive audience, whether on radio or in live
SAMBA
akpala (apala) juju performances.
It is a dance form of African origin which evolved a
axe kwassa kwassa
lively rhythm consists of two four-time signature
jit marbi that are danced as three steps per measure, thus Literally means “music of the populace”,
creating a feeling of three four-time signature. similar to traditional folk music of the
Vocal Forms of African Music SON past
It is a fusion of the popular music or canciones
MARACATU (songs) of Spain, the African rumba rhythms of Generally consisted of music for
The maracatu group called nacoes who paraded Bantu origin. entertainment of large numbers of
with a drumming assemble numbering up to 100, SALSA
are accompanied by singer, a chorus, and coterie
people, whether on radio or in live
It is a social dance with marked influences from
of dancers. performances
Cuba and Puerto Rico that started in New York in
BLUES the mid 1970s. The moderate tempo is used
It is one of the most widely performed musical Music Styles
throughout.
forms of the late 19th century. The melodies of
blues are expressive and soulful. Vocal and Dance Forms of Latin Folk Music
SOUL Country and Western Music
American Music
The catchy rhythm is accompanied by handclaps
Ballads
and extemporaneous body moves which are
Cumbia Bossa Nova Rock and Roll
among its important features.
SPIRITUAL Tango Reggae Disco
It is associated with deeply religious person. It ChaCha Foxtrot Pop Music
pertains to a song form, known as the “Negro Rumba Paso Doble Hip Hop and Rap
spiritual” sang by the African slaves in America Alternative
who became enslaved by their white
communities.
CALL AND RESPONSE
It is a method of a succession of two distinct
musical phrases usually rendered by different
musicians, where the second phrase acts as a
direct commentary on or response to the first.