The Birth of Benga

from AfroWay - Soul From The East · host Afroway Entertainment

"Welcome to Afroway: Soul From The East! Host James Mabinda takes us back to the 1940s to discover how the traditional Nyatiti harp turned into the electric Benga sound we love.What you'll hear:How the guitar replaced the traditional harp.Why Benga music sounds so fast and energetic.The story of the 'One-Two' beat.Join the conversation with #soulfromtheeast and follow us @afrowayonline."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/afroway-soul-from-the-east--6846244/support.

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