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Soukous

Soukous is a type of music that comes from Africa. It is very happy and makes you want to dance!

The instruments that are used to make soukous music include drums, guitars, saxophones, and trumpets. When all of these instruments play together, they create a special sound that is unique to soukous.

The lyrics in soukous songs are usually sung in a language called Lingala. The singers talk about love, happiness, and sometimes even politics. Even if you don't understand the words, you can still enjoy the music and dance to it!

Soukous music became popular in the 1950s in Congo and spread to other countries in Africa. Today, people all over the world enjoy listening to soukous music and dancing to its upbeat rhythm.