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Genre
afro soul
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

Afro soul music is a genre that blends traditional African rhythms and melodies with contemporary soul music. It is characterized by its smooth and soulful vocals, accompanied by percussion instruments such as drums and shakers. The genre often incorporates electronic elements and features upbeat tempos that are perfect for dancing. Its lyrics often touch on themes of love, spirituality, and African culture. This genre has gained popularity in recent years, with many artists creating music that celebrates African heritage and identity.


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List of afro soul artists

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