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Polyrhythm

Polyrhythm is commonly associated with instrumental performance in sub-Saharan Africa.  Meaning "multiple rhythms," polyrhythm comprises a layering of individual rhythms that interweave to form a complex whole.

Explore More:

• Explore Ghana (via the Interactive Map)

• Explore Nigeria (via the Interactive Map)

• Explore Clave Rhythms

• Explore Samba Rhythm

• Explore Afrobeat-Fela Kuti

• Explore Juju

• Explore Mbaqanga

• Explore Salsa

• Explore Son Montuno

Pathways:

• Follow this Pathway to Polyrhythm from Ghana