Gabon Music

The music of Gabon is relatively little known, especially in comparison with its neighbors the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon . At the same time, Gabon can boast of many folk styles, as well as pop stars such as Dabani Solitaire , now living in the United States . Although the albums of Dabani were recorded in the USA, Gabonese elements are clearly traced in them. They are popular among the French-speaking population of Africa . Other musicians include guitarists George Oyende, La Rose Mbadou and Sylvain Awara, as well as singer Oliver N'Gomu. Of the foreign styles in Gabon, rock and hip-hop , borrowed from the USA and the UK , as well as the makossa and bitches related to African musical styles are popular.

Gabon folk instruments are drums , ngombi and obal.