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Genre
african gospel
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

African gospel music is a genre that combines traditional African rhythms and melodies with Christian lyrics and themes. It often features powerful vocals and energetic instrumentation, including drums, percussion, and brass instruments. The music is intended to inspire and uplift listeners, and is often performed in churches and at religious events. The genre has gained popularity in recent years, with many African artists incorporating gospel elements into their music.


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List of african gospel artists

Here is a list of african gospel artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the african gospel genre. You can find out what african gospel genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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