About Wolof music
Wolof music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of West Africa.
Wolof music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Mbalax.
From Wikipedia
The Wolof, the largest ethnic group in Senegal, have a distinctive musical tradition that, along with the influence of neighboring Fulani, Tukulor, Serer, Jola, and Mandinka cultures, has contributed greatly to popular Senegalese music, and to West African music in general. Wolof music takes its roots from the Serer musical tradition, particularly from the Serer pre-colonial Kingdom of Saloum. Virtually all Wolof musical terminology including musical instruments comes from the Serer language.
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What is Wolof music?
Wolof music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of West Africa.