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Pygmy music is a genre of traditional music from Central Africa, particularly the Congo Basin. It is characterized by its use of polyrhythmic percussion, vocal harmonies, and call-and-response singing. Pygmy music is often performed by small groups of musicians, and is often accompanied by dancing. The music is used for a variety of purposes, including entertainment, storytelling, and religious ceremonies.

Albums

The most popular albums in the Pygmy Music genre.
Centre Afrique: Anthologie de la musique de Pygmés Aka (Central africa: Musical anthology of the aka pygmies)Pygmées Aka
2013
AKA Pygmy MusicAka Pygmies
1973
Cameroon: Baka Pygmy MusicBaka Pygmies
1977
Heart Of The ForestBaka Beyond / Baka Forest People
1993
Song from the Forest (Original Soundtrack)Bayaka Pygmies
2014
Congo: Polyphonies Pygmées Du Nord-Congo – Congo: Pygmy Polyphonies from North CongoPygmées
2012
Voice of the RainforestBaka Forest People of Southeast Cameroon
2013
Centrafrique : trompes banda lindaOngo Trogodé
2005
Music of the Rain Forest PygmiesPygmies Of The Ituri Rainforest, Zimbabwe
1991
République Centrafricaine. Polyphonies Vocales Des Pygmées Mbenzele. Centrafrican Republic. Vocal Polyphonies Of Mbenzele Pymies.Pygmees Mbenzele
2006

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