A style of blues music with a strong, repetitive rhythm; to dance energetically.
Possibly from Hausa 'buga' meaning 'to beat drums,' brought to America through the slave trade. First appeared in African American communities in the early 20th century, evolving from boogie-woogie piano style.
Boogie represents one of America's most profound cultural fusions - African rhythmic traditions transformed through the experience of displacement and community-building. The word traveled from West African drumming traditions to become a cornerstone of American popular music, influencing everything from blues to rock and roll.
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