music of Angola

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Abstract is: The music of Angola (Dimba dya N’gola) has been shaped both by wider musical trends and by the political history of the country. while Angolan music has also influenced the music of the other Lusophone countries and Latin American countries. In turn, the music of Angola was instrumental in creating and reinforcing "angolanidade", the Angolan national identity. The capital and largest city of Angola — Luanda — is home to a diverse group of styles including , semba, kizomba and kuduro. Just off the coast of Luanda is , home to an accordion and harmonica-based style of music called rebita. In the 20th century, Angola was wracked by violence and political instability. Angolan musicians were oppressed by government forces, both during the period of Portuguese colonization and after independence.

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