Early spirituals framed Christian beliefs within native practices and were heavily influenced by the music and rhythms of Africa.

Baka Beyond's sound is a combination of music influenced by the Baka people, African rhythms and traditional Celtic tunes.

Their material was heavily influenced by local rhythms such as murga and candombe, but recognized internationally and referred to more frequently as cumbia.

Virtually all Cuban music has been influenced by African rhythms.

Strings music is heavily influenced by eastern classical music and western rhythms.

The band members usually create their songs influenced by jazz, rock, specially Jethro Tull, and afro-Brazilian rhythms.

The music on Zero Set is strongly influenced by African rhythms and music.

The rewarding effects of cocaine are influenced by circadian rhythms, possibly by involving a set of genes termed "clock genes".

Hispano-Caribbean music, such as salsa, merengue, bachata, etc., are styles of music that have been strongly influenced by African rhythms and melodies.

The self-produced album had a post-punk sound that was heavily influenced by African rhythms and chants.