as an emphasis on rythmic and metric complexity expressed through out the musical system. 2. By listening to the different types of music of Africa, i realized that; It emits african life and fulfill roles in society. These songs are used in different ways according to people. 3. The music of africa is important because; Music is important to religion in Africa, where rituals and religious ceremonies use music to pass down stories from generation to generation as well as to sing and dance to. Samantha F. Ramos 10-Mantos