https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig91Z0-rBfo
African music is filled with interesting melodies and exciting rhythms and it is very diverse because of how huge its place is. African musicians aim to express life, in all its aspects, through the medium of sound. Each instrument or part may represent a particular aspect of life, or a different character; the through-line of each instrument/part matters more than how the different instruments and parts fit together. Their music is insanely beautiful and even if we may not understand a single word, the vibe, melodies, and beats is an art. They make music wholeheartedly with their soul and it is very soothing and relaxing yet at the same time, also fun. The purpose of African music is to offer something to their gods, to communicate important sentiments and messages, to mark occasions such as birth, marriage, puberty and death, to protest against a rules, a relative or a tax collector, to educate their young, to provide entertainment, to cure the sick, and to lighten the load of hard work. The video's purpose is to provide entertainment, to lighten the load of hard work and to communicate important sentiments and messages.
Jobarteh, S. & Band. (2016, January 25). Sona Jobarteh & Band - Kora Music from West Africa [Video]. Youtbe.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig91Z0-rBfo
