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    Sky Line by SPMusicGroup
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    Powerful hip-hop track built for impact.
    African Party Time by Emilio Merone
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    Fueled by lively percussion and featuring the melodic charm of a marimba, it invites listeners to a joyous celebration of African musical exuberance.
    African Aesthetics by Bernard Pintar
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    Ethnic African music groove using traditional African instruments and vocals.
    Jungle Puzzle by DPmusic
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    A playful and rhythmic marimba tune designed for games, bringing lighthearted energy and fun, african background music..
    Soul Of Africa by ihsandincer
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    Beautiful and inspiring cinematic acoustic track that pictures vivid vistas of African landscapes.
    Happy Africa by Geoff Harvey
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    Traditional instruments such as Marimba and mixed gender African vocals provide a happy, upbeat track designed to imply a sense of freedom and feel good atmosphere, which is very suitable for advertising purposes.
    Shining Through by Infraction
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    Modern EDM track with vibrant reggaeton influences, combining bright electric plucks, catchy vocal chops, and dynamic dance ..
    A New Day In Africa by ihsandincer
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    Experience the captivating rhythm of an epic African-inspired track that paints a cinematic picture in your mind, african royalty free music..
    New Dawn In Africa by Andy Littlewood
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    Uplifting African style Instrumental track with background choir, marimba, rhythmic percussion, and warm synth pads.
    Let Us Play by Pavel Sviridov
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    An energetic and dynamic tribal edm track featuring fresh synths, pop piano, catchy vocal chops, and driving percussion — all built on a modern, groovy trap-inspired hip-hop ..
    Take Me Back To Africa by Infraction
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    This composition is a perfect fit for travel film trailers, jungle and safari videos, as well as any project that draws inspiration from African music.
    African Epica by SnowMusicStudio
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    African epic cinematic music with ethnic instruments, choir, brass, and strings, african stock music..
    Sundown Rhythm by DreamSounding
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    Bright, and breezy, this catchy tropical pop track with marimba, playful vocal chops, lush synths, and sun-soaked ..
    Heart Of The Nile by Geoff Harvey
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    This cinematic opening theme will pursue the majestic wildlife and panoramic views of the African safari.
    African Adventure by Geoff Harvey
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    A peaceful African style melody with a touch of ambiance, featuring a pleasant array of instruments such as Marimba, African drums and African flute.
    Beach Summer by DreamSounding
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    A catchy and bouncy Tropical House track with a fresh, summery feel, music for african videos..
    The Wild Love by Berool
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    A stylish and groovy royalty free Amapiano styled deep house track with African beats, percussions, flute, pads, synths and atmospheric background vocals.
    African Drums by Maxim Panchenko
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    A track featuring tribal African rythm.
    Soul Of The Prairie by Ivan Markelov
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    An uplifting and heartfelt folk acoustic track infused with the warm, earthy essence of the African prairie.
    Morning Sun In Serengeti by ihsandincer
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    A cinematic and epic African track with Marimba, Kalimba, African percussion, choir and orchestral elements, african instrumental music..
    African Celebration by Michael Adels
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    African pop track with lots of original instruments.
    Microevolution by Infraction
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    Cool and exciting royalty-free stomp music featuring organic percussion, handclaps, stomps, and vocal ..
    Jungle Village by AG Music
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    The track has an organic tone and a touch of African beat.
    African Hip Hop by Soundroll
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    Traditional African percussion and beat mixed with modern hip-hop featuring human chants, background vocals, .
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    African traditional and instrumental music for video, travel, and events

    Warm rhythms, clear melodies, and edit-friendly structure. This collection of African traditional music is made for modern production, from travel vlogs and documentaries to food, lifestyle, and brand stories. When you need a calm underscore that respects the scene, choose tasteful instrumental beds that carry feeling without crowding the voice.

    Expect hand drums and light percussion, kora, kalimba, marimba, shakers, and claps, with occasional vocal textures used sparingly. Try “The Jungle Adventure” for travel reels and drone flyovers, “New Dawn In Africa” for cultural storytelling, and “African Travels” for cooking, markets, and upbeat cuts. Featured composers: AGMusic, Jerzy Bekus, Ihsandincer, known for clean loop points and gentle endings that land on titles.

    Every download includes MP3 and WAV plus a license PDF for commercial use and client delivery. If you publish across multiple channels or hand off to an agency, switch on the Hide Content ID filter. If you specifically need no copyright music for YouTube, that setting helps avoid automated claims and keeps multi-platform uploads smooth. Prefer a very neutral feel for broad audiences, you will also find stock-style options alongside our best thematic cues.

    FAQ – African Music

    How do I keep the soundtrack respectful and avoid clichés?
    Focus on authentic instruments and steady grooves rather than caricatured riffs. Let pictures lead, use light percussion and simple motifs, and avoid over-layering call-and-response vocals unless the story calls for it.

    What tempos work for travel videos versus interviews?
    90–110 BPM suits walking tours and road footage with natural pacing. For interviews or voiceover, choose slower beds with gentle percussion so speech stays clear, then lift energy for transitions or title cards.

    Instrumental or song vibe, which is better?
    Instrumental beds are safest under narration. A subtle song feel can help openings, logo moments, or montages when you want a memorable lift. Keep any lead lines soft so on-screen text and names remain readable.

    How can I use drums without muddying the mix?
    Pick one primary groove, add only light shakers or claps on top, and keep lows controlled. Cut on bar lines, dip percussion a little under key lines, and leave a short pocket of space before locations or captions.

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