In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a small Afrobeat scene began in Brooklyn, New York, with projects including Antibalas, The Daktaris and the Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra. Since then, other artists like …

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Aug 19, 2025 · We're rolling out the 50 tracks that are the most foundational, influential and popular within Afrobeats. Clockwise from left: Burna Boy, Davido, P-Square, Wizkid, Yemi Alade and Tiwa …

Feb 10, 2026 · By contrast, Afrobeat, introduced by Fela Kuti in the 1960s and ’70s, fused traditional Yoruba music with American jazz, blues, and funk, and often featured lyrics focused on political and …

Jul 16, 2021 · Afrobeat is a music genre that fuses African music with Black American influences to produce a compelling hybrid of culture and sound.

Oct 23, 2024 · Afrobeat music is distinguished by its eclectic mix of genres and influences. At its core, it combines elements of traditional African music, jazz, highlife, and funk, resulting in a rich sonic tapestry.

Jul 30, 2025 · Let’s walk through the key voices shaping Afrobeat’s worldwide rise, what they’ve accomplished, and how this genre has become a cultural force from Nigeria to New York, from …

Afrobeat is traditionally performed in the call and response singing style used in much of African folklore. The lead singer, until recently only male, usually sings a line, and backup singers, usually female …

Afrobeat music is a dynamic genre that blends traditional African rhythms with jazz, funk, and highlife influences, creating an infectious sound that captivates listeners. Characterized by its rich …

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