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Indigenous Nigerian music

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Indigenous Nigerian music is the music originating from the various indigenous tribes of Nigeria. It encompasses mainly traditional music styles, although some forms have absorbed partial influences from genres performed by immigrant and foreign musicians.[1]

Instruments

Traditional forms

Contemporary music

These genres have incorporated external musical influences:

See also

References

  1. ^ "'Nigerians Now Appreciate Indigenous Music'". Leadership. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2015.