Soukous is a popular music genre from Central and West Africa. It is a style of dance music that originated in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 1950s. It is characterized by a fast tempo, complex rhythms, and a heavy emphasis on guitar and percussion. The genre is heavily influenced by traditional African music, as well as Cuban and Caribbean music. It is often accompanied by a call-and-response vocal style, and is often used in African dance parties.
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