Music!

Because music is so influential everywhere in the world, it deserves two sections. African music contributed not only to their society but also to all societies, medieval and modern, around the world. In African society music had many purposes. Music was used for many things such as ceremonies, silent barter, and entertainment. In silent barter, for example, music was used to signify the North African traders finished leaving their offer of salt for the Wangarians. In return, the Wanagarians left an offer of gold and beat their drums when finished. In this way, the music replaced any spoken communication between traders. Drums are loud and useful in communicating messages over distances. Drums were also used as the main beat in African music. This music is a contribution to our modern society because African slaves brought over their music to America. This music has evolved into many different genres of music including blues, rap, and soul. Most American music originates from African music. If African music was did not exist what would happen to most of our styles of music?