This is one of the oldest traditions of music practiced. They began incorporating this concept while keeping to their indigenous harmonies. The rise of missionaries introduced chiors to native Africans. The tradition of marching bands still lives on through an annual event on New Years called the Great Carnival. Slave orchestras and traveling musicians rose to popularity after 1806 as well as marching bands in the 1820’s. These instrument, while similar to western, created a much different sound.
For example, the Ramkie is a guitar with three or four strings.
With these new influences, Africans began making their own interpretations of western instruments. While Africa has had a very distinct sound and style but colonization brought other cultures and their musical practices.
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