House Music’s Shocking African Roots:
What You Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Dance Genre
Well, maybe not so shocking, house music is more than simply a musical genre. It’s a way of life. As a fan of house music, I can vouch to its passion and motivation on any dance floor. However, many people are unaware that house music has extensive origins, notably in African music.
The first time I heard house music, I was captivated. House music suddenly became more than simply music to me; it became an experience. It’s a sensation that you receive deep down in your soul, an emotion that can only be discovered on the dance floor, surrounded by others who share your feelings.
It wasn’t until I started researching the history of house music that I understood how big of an impact Africa had on the genre. the House music’s polyrhythmic rhythms and concentration on the dance floor belong to the characteristics of African music, particularly West African music. This insight increased my appreciation for music. Knowing that house music has profound origins in African culture only adds to the genre’s complexity and depth.
What I enjoy most about house music is the energy and atmosphere it provides to any dance floor. Everyone comes together to dance and feel the music, making it a community experience. It is not about individualism; rather, it is about group energy.
House music is more than simply music. It’s a sensation, an experience, and a way of life. And it has profound origins in African culture, notably West African music. As someone who enjoys dancing and feeling the excitement of house music, I consider myself lucky to be a member of a community that shares my enthusiasm for the genre.
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