African Jazz

African jazz may refer to:

  • a Congolese band, Le Grand KallĂ© et l'African Jazz, often referred to as 'African Jazz'
  • a style of music known as African jazz, used in the context of all South African jazz
  • a style of music known as Ethio-jazz, such as the music of Mulatu Astatke

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