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It’s difficult to fully grasp the tremendous impact African music has had on the contemporary music world. From hip-hop and reggae to dancehall and pop, African artists (*defined by an artist who was born, or lived a significant amount of time, in Africa) have quietly but definitively shaped the sounds and rhythms across the music landscape over the last two centuries. More recently, however, a wave of young artists led by the likes of Burna Boy, Davido, WizKid, Tiwa Savage, and Mr. Eazi, has stepped firmly into the spotlight and cemented their position within the global mainstream. West African Afrobeat has had a massive impact on modern Western music. These examples are just a few that show the effect of the African diaspora on the world's music. From ska and reggae to country and rock, there are glimpses of Africa hiding in plain sight in tunes everywhere. The next time you listen to your favorite song, imagine how drastically different music would be without it. While afrobeat ...