About Music of South Africa
Music of South Africa is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Southern Africa.
Music of South Africa has given rise to 9 subgenres on this site, such as Kwaito, Gqom, Mbube and Rieldans.
From Wikipedia
The music of South Africa exhibits a culturally varied musical heritage in conjunction with the multi-ethnic populace. Genres with the greatest international recognition being mbube, isicathamiya, mbaqanga, afrofusion, kwaito, South African pop music, afro house, South African hip-hop, Shangaan electro, bacardi house, bolo house, gqom and amapiano.
The country's most internationally recognised and prominent musicians include Solomon Linda, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Stimela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ray Phiri, Abdullah Ibrahim, Wouter Kellerman, Brenda Fassie, Seether, Die Antwoord, Jeremy Loops, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Lucky Dube, Lebo M, Goldfish, Freshlyground, Black Coffee, Anatii, Zakes Bantwini, Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode, Nasty C, and Tyla.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of South Africa?
Music of South Africa is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Southern Africa.