Alté
Music genre / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alté (locally pronounced as "ahl-teh")[1] is a fusion genre of music that combines elements of afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, hip hop, and alternative R&B. The term was coined in the 2010s by Nigerian music group DRB LasGidi, meaning alternative and "individualistic and non-traditional modes of self-expression" through music and fashion.[1]
Quick Facts Stylistic origins, Cultural origins ...
Alté | |
---|---|
Stylistic origins | |
Cultural origins | 2010s, Nigeria |
Typical instruments |
|
Regional scenes | |
Nigeria |
Close