About Famo
Famo is a music genre that emerged in Lesotho in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Southern Africa.
From Wikipedia
Famo Famo started as a rural music among Lesotho's shepherds, but migrated to the urban areas along with the Basotho who went to work in South Africa's mines in the 20th century. "It was there where they were introduced to an accordion," says Mpho Malikeng, a Maseru musician and artist who is an expert on famo.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Famo.
- ↑ music of Southern Africa
Frequently asked questions
What is Famo?
Famo is a music genre that emerged in Lesotho in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Southern Africa.
Where and when did Famo originate?
Famo originated in Lesotho in the 1920s.