At nightclubs in Tokyo, New York and beyond, pulsing through the speakers at major European music festivals, and even in Hollywood blockbusters, one sound has been steadily taking over: amapiano.
The South African genre, with a blend of deep house, jazz, lounge and local musical styles, has captivated the world, generating billions of views on social media and sparking a cultural phenomenon that shows no signs of slowing down. On TikTok alone, the #Amapiano hashtag has amassed over 10 billion views, a testament to its global reach and…