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benga
(benga)
Pronunciation:
/ˈbɛŋgə/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a style of African popular music originating in Kenya, characterized by a fusion of traditional Kenyan music and a lively arrangement of guitars, bass, and vocals.
Origin:
1980s
: from Luo
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