africa

Question 1

when was africa written + released

Answer 1

written: 1981
released: 1982

Question 2

riff a

Answer 2

block synth chords
syncopated rhythm
b major

Question 3

riff b

Answer 3

uses ostinato pattern
based on the e major pentatonic
over a sustained chord (C#m)

Question 4

when is each riff played

Answer 4

riff A is heard in every section except for chorus

riff B is developed in the instrumental