As we prepare for Red Bull Symphonic featuring Kabza De Small with Ofentse Pitse and the Symphonic Orchestra on June 8th and 9th, let’s take a deeper look at this unique musical genre.
Amapiano’s place of birth is debated. While some say it originated in the townships of Johannesburg, others, citing its similarities to Bacardi House, maintain it emerged out of Pretoria. What is clear though, is that the genre was first heard in the mid-2010s.
The genre’s name, which loosely translates to “the pianos”, is a reference to the piano…
