music of africa

It is the term used to describe the fusion of West African with black American music.

• Afrobeat

• Axe

• Kwassa Kwassa

• Soul

It is the musical genre used during the Muslim holy feast of Ramadan.

• Afrobeat

• Akpala

• Jive

• Juju

A vocal form of African music with a number of members which consists of ensemble, singers, and dancers.

• Blues

• Call and Response

• Maracatu

• Spiritual

A vocal form of African music which is composed of two musical phrases, and the second phrase acts as a direct commentary to the first.

• Blues

• Call and Response

• Soul

• Spiritual

How would you describe the importance of music to African culture?

• Music if a part of their everyday lives.

• They use music in some of their rituals and ceremonies.

• They use music only in festivities.

• Music has no significance since they are influenced by other countries.