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Fady 🎩🐹
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While we are at it, did you know Afrobeat =/= afrobeats? 🧵
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Fady 🎩🐹
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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 💃🏽
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Fady 🎩🐹
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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
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Fady 🎩🐹
@hellofady
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
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