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Category: Afrobeats 

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https://open.spotify.com/album/0odZlVIliO8lwKtykjMUxG?si=KCZmdsv6RryEbK1PbdgAHQ&pi=e-0P5vidL7Qa-a

While we are at it, did you know Afrobeat =/= afrobeats?

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Afrobeat: lyrics often address political and social themes, reflecting the struggles & aspirations of Africans. 

Afrobeats: is designed for a wide audience and is a staple in today’s global pop culture. It’s vibrant, danceable, and diverse 💃🏽

Afrobeat:

	•	Origin: 1960s-1970s
	•	Pioneer: Fela Kuti
	•	Characteristics: A blend of traditional African music, jazz, highlife, funk, and soul. Songs are long with extended instrumental sections, complex percussion, and brass.

Eg:

Afrobeats:

	•	Origin: 2000s
	•	Artists: Davido (yes, that one), Burna, etc
	•	Characteristics: contemporary genre with traditional rythm/, hip-hop, dancehall, R&B, electronic...

Eg:

Afrobeats:

	•	Origin: 2000s
	•	Artists: Davido (yes, that one), Burna, etc
	•	Characteristics: contemporary genre with traditional rythm/, hip-hop, dancehall, R&B, electronic...

Eg: https://open.spotify.com/track/57DarSfRMIVRCeDBGW0l5S?si=1lVSQVGjSim37hk1Dscd8Q&context=spotify%3Aartist%3A3wcj11K77LjEY1PkEazffa

Afrobeat:

	•	Origin: 1960s-1970s
	•	Pioneer: Fela Kuti
	•	Characteristics: A blend of traditional African music, jazz, highlife, funk, and soul. Songs are long with extended instrumental sections, complex percussion, and brass.

Eg: https://open.spotify.com/track/43ile6cBzr9uaC4bJf6J3N?si=4DReSabcRR-RNHSa6wYaiw