About Music of the Gambia
Music of the Gambia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of West Africa.
Music of the Gambia has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Gambian hip hop.
From Wikipedia
The music of the Gambia is closely linked musically with that of its neighbor, Senegal, which surrounds its inland frontiers completely. Among its prominent musicians is Foday Musa Suso. Mbalax is a widely known popular dance music of the Gambia and neighbouring Senegal. It fuses popular Western music and dance, with sabar, the traditional drumming and dance music of the Wolof and Serer people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Music of the Gambia?
Music of the Gambia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of West Africa.