One of the most significant contributors to Africa’s recent global music expansion is the South African Amapiano sound. This new sub-genre, like gqom, is a music style derived from kwaito, which has roots in Afro-pop and traditional Zulu musical heritage. The Amapiano sound is a fusion of deep house, jazz, and lounge music, with synths, airy pads, and extensive percussive basslines. More importantly, it is distinguished by piano melodies and Kwaito basslines. The sub-genre emerged from South African townships, particularly Pretoria,…
