About Music of Kenya
Music of Kenya is a music genre in the 1900s. It is usually classed as a form of music of East Africa.
Music of Kenya has given rise to 3 subgenres on this site, such as Benga music, Odi pop and Bango.
From Wikipedia
The music of Kenya is very diverse, with multiple types of folk music based on the variety over 50 regional languages.
Zanzibaran taarab music has also become popular, as has hip hop, reggae music, soul, soukous, zouk, rock and roll, funk and Europop. Additionally, there is a western classical music scene and Kenya is home to a number of music colleges and schools.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Kenya.
- ↑ music of East Africa
- ↓ Benga music
- ↓ Odi pop
- ↓ Bango
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Kenya?
Music of Kenya is a music genre in the 1900s. It is usually classed as a form of music of East Africa.
Where and when did Music of Kenya originate?
Music of Kenya originated in the 1900s.