There are several trends in Ivorian music. The precursors, the less traditionalists, and the modern currents. It also incorporates numerous dances and folklores specific to each ethnic group or tribe.Ivorian music is much more than a simple melody; it reflects the traditions, history, and passion of the Ivorian people.

Côte d'Ivoire has produced world-renowned reggae artists, fusing Jamaican influences with local elements. Emblematic figures such as Alpha Blondy have propelled Ivorian reggae onto the international scene, while conveying powerful social and political messages. Alongside Alpha Blondy, other big names include Tiken Jah Fakoly and Isamaël Isaac, not forgetting the dancehall generation whose greatest figure is Guillaume Konan, known as Kajeem, one of the most active and talented artists of this new wave.