Reggae rhythms originate from Jamaica with the emphasis on the off beats. Afro and reggae have a lot in common, however the time signature of reggae is mostly in * and often with a triplet feel. As previously outlined afro rhythms are usually in ), sometimes in ^ as well as * time. Example 219 is another variation of an afro ) groove.
Example 220 uses a common afro rhythm in ^.
Example 221 is an afro rhythm in ^ time featuring a popular Spanish flamenco chord progression.