"benga" meaning in English

See benga in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} benga (uncountable)
  1. (music) A genre of Kenyan popular music in an urban style associated with stringed instrumentation. Wikipedia link: Benga music Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
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