Exhibit
Cameroon
Cameroon is known as 'Africa in miniature' due to its diverse geography and cultures. The country's music reflects this diversity, from traditional forms to modern genres like makossa and bikutsi.
Exhibit copy
Cameroon is known as 'Africa in miniature' due to its diverse geography and cultures. The country's music reflects this diversity, from traditional forms to modern genres like makossa and bikutsi.
Historical context
Cameroon is known as 'Africa in miniature' due to its diverse geography and cultures. The country's music reflects this diversity, from traditional forms to modern genres like makossa and bikutsi. Leading documented genres in this exhibit include Makossa, Bikutsi, Traditional, Contemporary.
Specimen note
Makossa is a popular dance music genre that originated in Cameroon in the 1950s.
Genres
- Makossa
- Bikutsi
- Traditional
- Contemporary
Highlight instruments
- Makossa
- Bikutsi
- Traditional Drums
- Modern Instruments