African music

Is incredibly diverse, vibrant, deeply rooted and vast

Vary across different regions and cultures within Africa
Instruments
Traditional instruments
Wide variety of traditional instruments
Kora (stringed instrument)
Mbira (thumb piano)
kalimba (finger piano)
Percussion instruments
Central role
Djembe
Talking drum
Balafon
Shekere
Type of Music
Rythmic complexity
Intricate and polyrhythmic patterns.
Melodic and armonic patterns
Vibrant and expressive intervals
Melodic contour rather than Western-style scales
Vocal traditions
Call-and-Response
Singer presents a phrase, and the audience responds
Characterized by diverse vocal styles
Harmonies
Yodeling
Throat
Cultural Expressions
Deeply connected
storytelling
celebration
communication
preserving cultural heritage
Influence on World Music
Profound impact
Worldwide
Jazz
Blues
Reggae
Hip-hop