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Genre
mbalax
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

Mbalax is a popular music genre from Senegal that combines traditional African rhythms with modern instruments such as electric guitars and keyboards. It is characterized by its upbeat tempo, complex percussion patterns, and call-and-response vocals. Mbalax often features lyrics that address social and political issues, as well as themes of love and spirituality. The genre has gained international recognition through the work of its most prominent artists.


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List of mbalax artists

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