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Genre
desert blues
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

Desert blues is a genre of music that originated in West Africa and is characterized by its use of traditional African instruments such as the kora and ngoni, as well as the incorporation of Western instruments like the guitar. The music often features intricate melodies and rhythms, and the lyrics often touch on themes of love, loss, and social issues. The genre has gained popularity in recent years, with many artists blending traditional African sounds with contemporary influences.


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List of desert blues artists

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