Music created by African-American musicians; early forms were songs that had a melodic line and a strong rhythmic beat with repeated choruses WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

This article has show how African-American music is important for its cultural, historical, and social significance, as well as its enduring impact on the global musical landscape. Wikipedia

Black music is a sound created, produced, or inspired by black people, including African music traditions and African popular music as well as the music genres of the African diaspora, including some Caribbean music, Latin music, Brazilian music and African-American music. Wikipedia

Musical traditions of African American people Wikidata