FAQ About The Role of Afrobeat in International Music Festivals
What is Afrobeat and how did it originate?
Afrobeat is a music genre that combines West African musical styles such as traditional African rhythms, highlife, and Yoruba music with influences from jazz, funk, and soul. It originated in the 1960s and 1970s, primarily attributed to Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, who was a pioneer in blending these diverse sounds to create a distinct musical genre that also functions as a form of political expression.
