About African-American music
African-American music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the United States and music of the African diaspora.
African-American music has given rise to 3 subgenres on this site, such as Spirituals, Afro-punk and Black gospel music.
From Wikipedia
African-American music is a broad term covering a diverse range of musical genres largely developed by African Americans and their culture. Its origins lie in musical forms that developed as a result of the enslavement of African Americans prior to the American Civil War. It has been said that "every genre that is born from America has black roots."
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of African-American music.
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Frequently asked questions
What is African-American music?
African-American music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the United States and music of the African diaspora.