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As the music of the African Diaspora progresses, more recent and popular songs have demonstrated an act of protest in their lyrics and significant elements that are featured in the music of the African Diaspora. An example of a song would be, "Formation" by the African-American singer, Beyoncé; released in 2016.
The influence of African Americans on mainstream American music began in the 19th century with the advent of blackface minstrelsy. The banjo , of African origin, became a popular instrument, and its African-derived rhythms were incorporated into popular songs by Stephen Foster and other songwriters.
[31] [circular reference] "The Empress of African Music" died at the age of 76. [32] In West Africa, Fela Kuti and Tony Allen performed Afrobeat music. [33] Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti followed their father Fela Kuti. [34] The Afro-Euro hybrid style, the Cuban son, has had an influence on certain popular
The music of West Africa has a significant history, and its varied sounds reflect the wide range of influences from the area's regions and historical periods. Traditional West African music varies due to the regional separation of West Africa , yet it can be distinguished by two distinct categories: Islamic music and indigenous secular music .
African popular music (also styled Afropop, Afro-pop, Afro pop or African pop), [1] can be defined as any African music, regardless of genre, that uses Western pop musical instruments, such as the guitar, piano, trumpet, etc. [2] Afropop is a genre of music that combines elements from both African traditional music with Western pop music ...
Afro-Caribbean music is a broad term for music styles originating in the Caribbean from the African diaspora. [1] These types of music usually have West African/Central African influence because of the presence and history of African people and their descendants living in the Caribbean, as a result of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. [2]
African American music; Acid House; Bluegrass; Blues; Blues Rock; Bounce Music; Breakbeat; Chicago Blues; Chicago House; Country; Deep House; Delta Blues; Detroit Blues
Religious traditions of African origin have survived in Cuba, and are the basis of ritual music, song and dance quite distinct from the secular music and dance. The religion of Yoruban origin is known as Lucumí or Regla de Ocha ; the religion of Congolese origin is known as Palo , as in palos del monte . [ 11 ]