But the beat of the United States was inspired by the beat coming from Africa. Not just its structure, but the sound of it. This is the source of modern sounds, the history of the beat, starting from little pieces of wood banging against one another, and arriving on the big sound-systems today.
However, the pulse of America was influenced by the rhythm emanating from Africa. This includes not just its structural elements, but the sonic characteristics it possesses. This is the origin of contemporary sounds, tracing back to small wooden objects striking each other and culminating in modern sound systems today.