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Tribal house is a form of electronic dance music derived from house music but being highly drum-centric and often without a core melody.

In many tribal house tracks, it is rare to find a core melody or prolonged synth sound, such as those found in techno music and similar electronic music styles. Instead, tribal house tracks rely on sophisticated drum patterns for their rhythm. A track can consist of several different drum sounds.

There is no clear-cut definition of tribal house music, instead tracks are usually classified or perceived as tribal because of their live sound. Tribal house is reminiscent of the ethnic music of various tribes of Africa and South America, and it is not unusual for this music to feature chanting and ululation as acappellas. Tribal music can be produced with either live (ie. with real drums and instruments) or digital instrumentation: however, live-produced music of this sort in the purest sense is seen as ethnic, while digital tribal music is called 'tribal house'.

Tribal house is a fusion of various styles of electronic dance music. It is an extension of the funky house genre, and is usually uplifting and cheerful (see Latin House and African House). It can sometimes distort the boundaries between dark house, which is an offshoot of progressive house, and tech-house, a more techno-like, yet jazzy kind of house, as if mixing intelligent dance music and minimal techno. Tribal music can be produced in such a way that it absorbs the characteristics of all styles of house music.

Some artists and disc jockeys that support this type of music include: Danny Tenaglia, Sander Kleinenberg, Manny Ward, Steve Lawler, Junior Vasquez, Del Horno, Superchumbo, DJ Tarkan, Rick Pier 'O Neil, Eric Entrena, DJ Kramer, D-Formation, Marcelo Castelli, Dave Seaman, Alex Santer, Ralphi Rosario, Saeed & Palash, Victor Calderone, DJ Vibe, Antoine Clamaran, Rob Warner, Frank Bailey, Robbie Rivera, Simon & Shaker, Peace Division, DJ Fist, Chus & Ceballos.

Some labels supporting this type of music include: Stereo Productions, Magna Recordings, Royal Drums, Twisted America, Tribal Spain, Beatfreak Recordings, Loop 128, T.U.S.O.M., Distinto Recordings, Iberican Recordings.