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Genre
african rock
Parent Genre: rock

African rock music is a genre that blends traditional African rhythms and instruments with Western rock influences. It often features energetic beats, catchy melodies, and powerful vocals. Some popular African rock bands incorporate elements of hip hop, electronic music, and reggae into their sound. The genre has gained international recognition in recent years, with several African rock bands achieving mainstream success.


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List of african rock artists

Here is a list of african rock artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the african rock genre. You can find out what african rock 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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