Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution: From Regional Fame to National Influence
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Over the years, Afrobeat fever remains potent in Japan. We have seen a rise in the love and interest of the Japanese-styled Afrobeat music genre and featured in several Japanese music festivals since 1990. Some of these festivals are the Fuji Rock Festival, Japanese Minyo, and others. ... .Today, Afrobeat has taken root in Japanese music culture.
The influence of African music transcends borders, finding a place in the rhythms of the Caribbean to the soulful tunes of African-American genres.
Libyan reggae emerged as a musical response to the social and political challenges faced by the Libyan people. Gained prominence during the late 20th century, it experienced a surge in popularity during the Arab Uprising in 2011.
One defining characteristic of Alté music is its unconventional and avant-garde soundscapes. Artists experiment with different production techniques, incorporating elements of lo-fi, atmospheric textures, unconventional instrumentations, and electronic effects.
...Zakia Abul Gassim Abu Bakr, the wife of Sharhabil Ahmed, contributed immensely to his music by playing the Oud instrument and later went on to play the guitar, putting herself out there as the first Sudanese woman to play an instrument live on stage.