Music in Africa
Music in Africa varies depending on which part of the continent you go. In some parts of Africa, the music is very reflective of western culture. In other parts of the country the music in is traditional. Traditional African music has its place in art as well as culture, not only in Africa, but in the rest of the world as well.
Many musicians in Africa are seeking a way to make a name for themselves in the west so that they can get recording contracts. Paul Simon was one of the western artists who first brought the Music in Africa to the spotlight. Paul Simon toured with African musicians and was a huge success. Other western musicians who have toured while showcasing the music include Sting.
In Northern Africa, you will notice that the music has more of an Arabic influence compared to the music in South Africa, which is heavily influenced by the United States. In other regions of the continent the music is influenced by gospel as well as traditional tribal music. Hand drums as well as bass tones play an important part in the music .
Many African musicians have made a name for themselves when it comes to worldly influence. There have been those who have brought their music to the rest of the world to much success. When you listen to African music, you cannot help but be impressed by the sound of the music as well as the passion that it invokes.
Many of the African musicians are using music as a way to make a political statement. Africa is a continent full of countries that have experienced much hardship and tribulations. The music often reflects the struggles of the people to overcome their trouble. There is a great deal of politically motivated music in Africa as well.
Drums, guitar, bass, and woodwinds figure heavily when it comes to African music. Reggae is one of the sounds that has caught flavour with the west when it comes to this type of music. Reggae music hails from several different parts of Africa and also has spread to the Caribbean.
It is also important to realize that the music in Africa has been an influence in western music. The African slaves were brought to the Americas many years ago, and some were brought to the Caribbean islands. They brought their music with them and this influence ended up influencing music in the United States as well as in the Caribbean.
When you listen to the music in Africa, you can hear how it has influenced many different types of music in the United States, most notably Blues and Jazz.
Music in Africa is well worth listening to for anyone who enjoys culture. As it has played such a huge part of popular music, anyone who is interested in music, should listen to the music to get to the base of much of the music of today.
Enjoy African rhythms to the full
My best
Martin Jeszke
Site: www.musicworldafrica.com
By: Martin Jeszke