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"Traditional African music is symbolic, an expression and validation of psychic energy." W. Komla Amoakua In traditional Africa, music is an integral part of life and is linked with the worldview of the society in which it is produced. It has social, ritual, and ceremonial functions as well as some purely recreational purposes. Traditional art forms, including music, are rooted in mythology, legends, and folklore, and are associated with gods, ancestors and heroes. Musical activities are ritualized and intended to link the visible world with the invisible. Dancing is o… read more
"Traditional African music is symbolic, an expression and validation of psychic energy." W. Komla Amoakua In traditional Africa, music is an integral part of life and is linked with the worldview of the society in which it is produced. It has social, ritual, and ceremonial funct… read more
"Traditional African music is symbolic, an expression and validation of psychic energy." W. Komla Amoakua In traditional Africa, music is an integral part of life and is linked with the worldview of the society in which it is produced. It has social, ritual, and ceremonial functions as well as some purely recreational purposes. Traditional art forms… read more

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1 Play track Lush Life Zara Larsson
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2 Play track Bad at Love Halsey
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3 Play track Blow Your Mind (Mwah) Dua Lipa
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4 Play track Hotter Than Hell Dua Lipa
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5 Play track Bon Appétit Katy Perry
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6 Play track Baby's on Fire Die Antwoord
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7 Play track Now or Never Halsey
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8 Play track Betrayed Lil Xan
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9 Play track People Libianca
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10 Play track Enter the Ninja Die Antwoord
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    Dimanche à Bamako

    Amadou & Mariam 109,619 listeners

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    Nomad

    Bombino 70,506 listeners

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    Savane

    Ali Farka Touré 74,699 listeners

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    The Very Best 63,498 listeners

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    Pata Pata

    Miriam Makeba 101,175 listeners

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