Piano to the World: Amapiano’s Evolution From Underground Movement to Global Sensation – Spotify

Text "Culture & Locality" in bold yellow on a blue background, with a cartoon van, speakers, and a sun-like shape. The design pulses with the vibrant energy of the global sensation Amapiano, echoing through your playlist on Spotify.

Today Amapiano is everywhere. Some of the world’s biggest artists, including Beyoncé, have spoken about being Amapiano fans and have put out tracks featuring Amapiano artists. In 2023, Beyoncé even played Amapiano legend Uncle Waffles song Tanzania during her Renaissance world tour. The genre also got its first Grammy in 2024, with Tyla’s “Water taking home the “Best African Music Performance” award. 

But that popularity wasn’t always guaranteed. When…