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

Blue graphic with the words "Culture & Locality"; a cartoon van with people and speakers in the top right, and a yellow sun shape in the bottom left—highlighting how Amapiano has become a global sensation 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. 

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But that popularity wasn’t always guaranteed. When…

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