A good amount of certain main genres of American music have their roots in Africa. Rock, blues, gospel, hip hop, soul, etc…..

Are these rhythms, dances and melodies associated with spiritual rituals that maybe be evoking spirits, placing curses, or even blessings?

If that’s the case then songs in the previous list of genres that match these rhythms, dances and melodies could be doing the same things to those that listen.

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