Amapiano: A Global Music Sensation from South AfricaBy Kosiso NwachukwuThu Aug 22 2024Photo courtesy of Josplay Ai GeneratedA neural-style image of Amapiano dancers. Amapiano is a South African genre known for its energetic dance moves.Share to:
Jnr SA: INDLELA - EP review - a thrilling journey through Afro-HouseBy | 8/1/2024 | ReviewsIndlela is a five-track EP by Jnr SA, whose birth name is Lesego Junior Nkooe., and was produced by Jnr SA and Kabza de Small.
From Tsonga Traditions to Electronic Innovations: The Story of Shangaan ElectroBy | 8/21/2023 | GenresThe mood of Shangaan Electro is lively, energetic, and celebratory. The fast-paced rhythms and infectious beats create a sense of joy and movement, which is reflected in the accompanying dance style...Its high-energy beats and infectious dance moves have attracted attention from music enthusiasts and critics around the world. The genre has been embraced by electronic music festivals and clubs, where DJs and producers have incorporated Shangaan Electro tracks into their sets.
Embracing Sampling or Creating Classics?By | 3/17/2025 | GeneralIn African music today, sampling has become one of the most resorted approaches to creating global sounds. From hip hop to Afrobeats to hiplife and highlife, artists tend to borrow from past recordings, reinterpreting classics their way and creating modern and fresh bangers. But sampling the way to go?
Babalwa M x Kelvin Momo: The Dynamic SA Power CoupleBy | 5/30/2024 | PeopleBabalwa M and Kelvin Momo are one of the most outstanding couples in SA music industry ... playing a major role in popularizing Amapiano, taking it from the streets of Johannesburg to the global stage.
Sando Cynthia: Vuvuzela - EP ReviewBy | 8/26/2024 | ReviewsVuvuzela EP by Congolese singer-songwriter Sando Cynthia is a masterpiece. This energetic anthem captures the spirit of amapiano and the laid-back grooves of Afro House while creating a unique listening experience.