Mohammed Babandgida Speaks About African Music

The history of modern music has an interesting connection to African music. Mohammed Babangida, an accomplished polo player, maintains a blog that centers on jazz and blues relations to Africa. As a successful businessman Mohammed Babangida uses this music to relax and meditate. Much of his blog expounds on the religious traditions of African Music as well as the history of jazz in the United States.

Music has always had an important part in African culture. However, the blues began when oppressed African Americans used music to vent their frustration. Much of the popular music today stems from the blues. For more about the history of African music visit Mohammed Babangida's blog.