About Township music
Township music is a music genre that emerged in South Africa. It is usually classed as a form of South African jazz.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Miriam Makeba.
From Wikipedia
Township music (also township jazz) is any of various music genres created by black people living in poor, racially segregated urban areas of South Africa ("townships") during the 20th century.
The principal genres of township music are mbaqanga, kwela, and marabi. Marabi evolved from jazz influence in the 1920s. Immigrants from Malawi developed the kwela sound by fusing Malawian music with marabi. Mbaqanga music is marabi's successor. It, too, is jazz-like; its roots are in marabi, American jazz, and traditional Zulu music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Township music.
- ↑ South African jazz
Key artists
- Miriam Makeba
Frequently asked questions
What is Township music?
Township music is a music genre that emerged in South Africa. It is usually classed as a form of South African jazz.
Where and when did Township music originate?
Township music originated in South Africa.
Who are famous Township music artists?
Miriam Makeba.