Semba
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'''Semba''' is a traditional type of [[Music of Africa|music]] from the [[Southern Africa|Southern-African]] country of [[Angola]]. Semba is like most genres of african music is highly influenced by [[Kompa]](music of Haiti). Semba is the predecessor to a variety of music styles originated from [[Africa]], of which three of the most famous are [[Samba]] (from [[Brazil]]), [[Kizomba]] (Angolan style of music derived directly from [[Zouk]] music) and [[Kuduro]] (or [[Kuduru]], energetic, fast-paced Angolan [[Soca music]], so to speak).
Barceló de Carvalho, the Angolan singer popularly known as [[Bonga (musician)|Bonga]], is arguably the most successful Angolan artist to popularize Semba music internationally; it generally being categorised as [[World music]].
The subject matter of Semba is often a [[cautionary tale]] regarding day-to-day social events and activities, usually sung in a witty [[rhetoric]]. Through Semba music, the artist is able to convey a broad spectrum of emotions. It is this characteristic that has made Semba the premiere style of music for a wide variety of Angolan social gatherings. Its versatility is evident in its inevitable presence at [[funeral]]s and, on the other hand, many Angolan [[parties]].
Semba is very much alive and popular in Angola today as it was long before that country's independence from the [[Portugal|Portuguese colonial system]] on [[November 11]], [[1975]]. Various new Semba artists emerge each year in Angola, as they render homage to the veteran Semba masters, many of whom are still performing.
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[[Category:Angolan music]]
[[Category:African music]]
[[Category:World music]]
[[Category:Music genres]]
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