Soukous

Soukous is a type of African music and dance style that originated in the Congo region of Africa. It is a style of African music that combines traditional African rhythms and styles with Western elements, such as jazz, rock, and reggae. The word soukous is derived from the French word for "shuffle" and is often used to describe the dance style associated with the genre. The style emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s and is associated with the Congolese bands African Jazz, African Fiesta, and TPOK Jazz. The style has been heavily influenced by Cuban music and its rhythms, as well as by Western rock, pop, and reggae music.