<p>Africa is at the root of just about all the contemporary music we love. One of the most recent examples of this is the frenetic, hypnotic genre of Afrobeat.</p>

Africa is at the root of just about all the contemporary music we love. One of the most recent examples of this is the frenetic, hypnotic genre of Afrobeat.

The J Files: Afrobeat

The J Files is Double J's music doco show bringing together artists and fans to share and explore the stories behind the music you love. Each week the Double J radio program and online feature dig through archives, rarities and your experiences to create an in-depth profile of an artist, album or idea. It's your ticket to music discovery.

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