African American music has its roots in the rhythms carried over from Africa mainly by slave trade. The music has evolved significantly since its first arrival. Currenty, Hip Hop/Rap and R&B makes up most of the main stream of African American music. This music is generally described as race neutral and more part of the new hip hop culture than the African American culture. Below is an example of a song sung by an African American, Beyonce, reflecting the hip hop culture, which is all about living life and finding love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnVUHWCynig&ob=av2e
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_music#The_1990s_and_2000s
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