A Quick Ting On Afrobeats

Afrobeats is a fast growing genre, one that has carved out a distinct and powerful Black identity rooted within the African continent. This is the first book of its kind and chronicles the social and cultural development of the music genre. Tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the musical centre of the Western world. This book takes a unique look at the music of the African diaspora and their children, delving into how Afrobeats and its sub-genres have provided new articulations of Black identity and pride. Remembering the Afrobeats pioneers and memorable cultural moments as well as investigating the impact of African migration, travel and modernisation on the genre.

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