Afro-pop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Afro-pop
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023
The app offers an array of backing beats, from Afro-pop to country to ambient, made by human producers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2023
“Didn’t Care” revels in an unexpected romance with a euphoric blend of Afro-pop guitars, Balkan choral harmonies and bubbly synthesizers.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022
At one point, we see the young Shepherd leaning intently into the microphone and announcing to the cosmos: “Now, we’re now going to bring you some Afro-pop to warm up your evening.”
From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2020
“Virtue” swerves through garage rock, psychedelia, New Wave, hip-hop, hair metal and even Afro-pop.
From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2018
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