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African
It's all but impossible to write coherently about the music of a continent covering over 50 independent nations, between 800 and 1600 languages (depending on your definition), and at least five major cultural groupings. Also, different circumstances have led to noticeably different levels of "Africanness" in contemporary pop styles. At the most "African" level, there's what happens when a whole culture falls in love with an overseas influence, as the Congolese did with Cuban music. Sophisticated individual bands sometimes develop styles with an abnormally high proportion of overseas influence (Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango). When expatriate musicians form bands to play the music of their homeland, as did Osibisa in London, they come under different influences and produce a different mix. Different yet again are groups combining expatriate African musicians with Europeans, like the Germano-Ghanaian "Burger-Highlife" bands in Germany. Lastly, famous musicians with a local or expatriate African audience (Youssou N'Dour, King Sunny Ade, many others) have tried to "cross over" internationally, with mixed results. More in World: African | Arabian/Middle-Eastern | Asian Fusion | Australian | Celtic | Eastern | European | Other | Pacific/Tropical/Jungle | Patriotic & National Anthems | Zydeco Sort by: Newest | Oldest | Alphabetical 
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Into Africa - Cinematic & Chants by Igge Scoce Music ID: 97365 
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03:20 $29.95 (A) or $59.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Strong african film opener: Rich in african vibes and bodyblend. Cinematic intro with vast musical soundscapes and ethnic chants. Followed by the main theme 'Into Africa'. Strong composition reflectin... | ||
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BIG GAME SAFARI main wo fx by Alec Makinson Music ID: 357672 
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03:19 $59.95 (A) or $69.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Upbeat & uplifting, wildlife safari theme, incorporating wild animal sound effects. Has a real feelgood flavour of Africa, but would be ideal for Zoos, Safari Parks, Wildlife Parks, Animal Theme Parks... | ||
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Stories of Africa by Abbas Premjee Music ID: 355846 
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02:21 $39.95 (A) or $129.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| This track has a serene and beautiful African flavor which instantly transports the listener to the Serengeti or the Masai Mara. It features traditional African instruments such as the belafon, cora a... | ||
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Tocodoman by Peter Schreiber Music ID: 355307 
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02:57 $19.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| This Afro-Cuban track is a fusion between traditional African percussion-instruments and modern electronic sampling sounds. Vivid – danceable – mysterious leads it in the adventurous world of Toco... | ||
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The Electronic Kingdom by Jay Parks Music ID: 354700 
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01:09 $6.95 (A) or $29.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Punchy electronic drums and percussion with West African instruments. Great for modern travel style documentary. Driving at 110 bpm. ... | ||
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LOVELY SMILE 30sec no perc by Alec Makinson Music ID: 351575 
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00:30 $29.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Simple, happy, rhythmic, cheerful & smiling groove. Has a slightly ethnic feel, uplifting & inspiring, yet uncomplicated & different. Features marimba, kalimba, vibes & light ethnic percussion. Great ... | ||
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Africa Worldbeat Pop 1 by Luc Marcotte Music ID: 349123 
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02:54 $12.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A soft melodic song with influences from Africa and Asia. The Kalimba is the main instrument with percussions and an ambient electro background. You can use it in documentary, animals images, relaxati... | ||
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African Discovery by Dan Foster Music ID: 348632 
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02:12 $149.00 (A) or $149.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| African uplifting track with authentic african instruments such as percussions, Balafon, flute, melodic vocal chants. Great for African images, safari, adventure, travel channel, documentaries. ... | ||
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Isostatic by Dennis Godshalk Music ID: 346594 
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01:29 $12.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| An acoustic groove with a slight African vibe, think Paul Simon's Graceland ... | ||
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Zee by Owen Phillips Music ID: 346244 
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03:49 $29.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A peaceful and positive piece with Mbira (African thumb piano), wooden mallets, drums, shaker, conga, and warm keyboard pads.... | ||
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African Mystery by Jan-eric Olsson Music ID: 343983 
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02:20 $12.95 (A) or $59.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| African/electronic track featuring african thumb piano and djembe drum.... | ||
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MALAWI MORNING perc mix by Alec Makinson Music ID: 340959 
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02:59 $59.95 (A) or $69.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Uplifting, happy & simple African tribal underscore. A very rhythmic, modern-day flavour of Africa. Features African percussion, marimba, kalimba, xylophone & tribesmen. Perfect for holiday, travel & ... | ||
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MALAWI MORNING main by Alec Makinson Music ID: 340958 
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03:00 $59.95 (A) or $69.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Uplifting, happy & simple African tribal underscore. A very rhythmic, modern-day flavour of Africa. Features African percussion, marimba, kalimba, xylophone & tribesmen. Perfect for holiday, travel & ... | ||
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Safari Bakoumba by Space Taster Music ID: 338351 
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02:20 $68.95 (A) or $68.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Inspiring African music employing a range of traditional ethnic instruments. The track has a joyful melody, with uplifting rhythms and a happy atmosphere invoking the animals, landscapes, history a... | ||
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Kalahari Sunrise by Space Taster Music ID: 338348 
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01:43 $68.95 (A) or $68.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Inspiring African music employing a range of traditional ethnic instruments. The track has a joyful melody, with uplifting rhythms and a happy atmosphere invoking the animals, landscapes, history a... | ||
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Savanna Sunrise by Joseph Rusnak Music ID: 338282 
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01:52 $29.95 (A) or $69.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Marimbas, kalimbas, flutes and percussion wonderfully paint the picture of an African sunset over the Savanna. This light track is perfect for productions looking for a fun, easy African sound.... | ||
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The Word Is Africa by Elliot Simons Music ID: 334800 
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03:05 $49.95 (A) or $89.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| African rhythms dance around an undulating string-filled chorus of pure sunshine.... | ||
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The Word Is Africa (Underscore version) by Elliot Simons Music ID: 334799 
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02:04 $49.95 (A) or $89.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| African rhythms dance around an undulating string-filled chorus of pure sunshine.... | ||
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African Safari by Geoff Harvey Music ID: 334379 
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01:33 $9.99 (A) or $39.99 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Ethnic female vocals and African drums provide a flowing melody resembling African Culture and wildlife. The track is fairly slow, but flows nicely, making it ideal for documentary or video background... | ||
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Africana by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 333981 
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01:49 $28.00 (A) or $88.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| This world music track grows up with different african traditional instruments being added to the first kalimba intro.... | ||
