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[edit] Introduction

Afro-jazz refers to jazz music which has been heavily influenced by African music. The music took elements of marabi, swing and American jazz and synthesized this into a unique fusion. The first band to really achieve this synthesis was the South African band Jazz Maniacs.

[edit] Musicality

Afro-jazz is mainly a combination of african rhythms with jazz melodies and harmonies.