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Intro

AfricanMusic

Sub-Saharan traditional music is characterized by extensive use of percussion, complex polyrhythms, and frequent use of improvisation and call & response. North African music is closely tied to Middle Eastern music. There are a wide variety of distinct traditional music styles in Africa, mostly relying on oral tradition. West African music in particular has had a major influence on modern popular music.

Relationships
Parents	Traditional	Folk and court music traditions outside of North America and the British Isles.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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