Balafon music is a genre that originated in West Africa and is characterized by the use of the balafon, a traditional xylophone-like instrument. The music is often accompanied by percussion and vocals, and is known for its lively and upbeat rhythms. Balafon music has a rich cultural history and is often associated with traditional ceremonies and celebrations. Today, contemporary artists continue to incorporate elements of balafon music into their work, blending traditional and modern styles to create a unique sound.
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List of balafon artists
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| # | name | Popularity | instrumentalness | danceability | energy | acousticness | Happiness | tempo | followers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7064 | |
| 2 | 27 | 38 | 66 | 51 | 63 | 53 | 114 | 4562 | |
| 3 | 27 | 1 | 73 | 72 | 5 | 83 | 131 | 3772 | |
| 4 | 24 | 90 | 53 | 35 | 95 | 81 | 111 | 1147 | |
| 5 | 21 | 87 | 68 | 43 | 88 | 93 | 133 | 1006 | |
| 6 | 21 | 81 | 51 | 42 | 85 | 44 | 96 | 4408 | |
| 7 | 21 | 21 | 68 | 50 | 78 | 60 | 107 | 1528 | |
| 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1197 | |
| 9 | 13 | 4 | 52 | 62 | 58 | 79 | 125 | 6344 | |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 53 | 45 | 65 | 65 | 102 | 2209 | |
| 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 729 | |
| 12 | 7 | 95 | 71 | 65 | 75 | 27 | 103 | 989 | |
| 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | |
| 14 | 7 | 1 | 67 | 45 | 55 | 90 | 107 | 202 | |
| 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1079 | |
| 16 | 5 | 1 | 60 | 61 | 71 | 49 | 101 | 496 | |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 64 | 34 | 83 | 41 | 119 | 226 | |
| 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | |
| 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121 | |
| 20 | 3 | 14 | 49 | 61 | 38 | 51 | 152 | 588 | |
| 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174 | |
| 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144 | |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115 | |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 |