The influence of African music is widespread. Elements can be heard in blues, gospel, jazz and Latin American music due to the historic movement of African slaves to the Americas. Millions of ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

The vernacular and dress style, like the music, will continue to change and influence the world and America’s contemporary culture. The African aesthetics in American music can be seen and heard ...

Music In Africa is an information and exchange web portal dedicated to the African music sector. Initiated by the Goethe-Institut together with Siemens Stiftung and partners from across the African ...

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.