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The Origins (3000 BCE)

jdalexander2823 — 2024-12-12 03:32:46 UTC

African music can be traced back as far as 3000 BCE in Ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertiti played an important part in this. Music was used as a way to worship Gods and was found often in tombs.

Medieval period

jdalexander2823 — 2024-12-12 03:38:28 UTC

Griots were the main source of music in this time period. They passed down instruments and techniques on how to make music. They often performed at weddings and different ceremonies.

13th Century

jdalexander2823 — 2024-12-12 03:45:22 UTC

During the 13th Century, Griots were still an important factor when it came to music. They had their own tradition of music in the Mande Empire of Mali. With the storytelling of their music, they were able to preserve history.

15th-19th Centuries

jdalexander2823 — 2024-12-12 03:54:17 UTC

African Music was highly influenced by the Translantic Slave trade. The impact it had on music is legendary. It helped create different genres of music like Afro Latin.