The Dance of the Boys is a Senegalese drum music that accompanies dance.

The drum ensemble of the Boys Dance shows a warm and unrestrained emotion along with the country dance, reminding us of the cheerful and enthusiastic dance scenes in the jungle at night in Africa. Africans prefer percussion instruments, especially drums. Drums are not only musical instruments, they can also imitate language, convey messages, etc. Multi-line, multi-layered rhythms are common, and often improvisational.

The rhythms of African music are of special importance. Highly developed rhythm is the main characteristic of African music. Complex, changeable, strong and unrestrained rhythm is the soul of Africa. The phrases are short and repetitive. The heptatonic scale is mostly used, and there are also pentatonic scales. In most cases music is closely integrated with dance.

Features of African music:

Drums are not only musical instruments, they can also imitate language, convey information, etc. Multi-line, multi-layered rhythms are common, and often improvisational. The most common form of singing is echo singing, in which one person takes the lead and everyone follows along, either in turn or overlapping. The phrases are short and repetitive. The heptatonic scale is mostly used, and there are also pentatonic scales. In most cases music is closely integrated with dance.

African folk music has a strong functionality. Music activities are mostly accompanied by social daily life, and music is part of social life customs. Like all over the world, African music accompanies labor; music is an indispensable part of various ceremonies; music has a social nature in various festivals and festive activities; and is often closely linked to religious ceremonies.