Marabi and Afrikaans music are some classic South African music styles. Reggae, gospel and kwaito are some more modern styles popular in South Africa.
Yvonne Chaka Chaka, a renowned South African singer, was influenced by both African and Western musical styles throughout her career. Growing up in Soweto, she was immersed in traditional African music and the vibrant sounds of her culture. Her exposure to Western music genres, particularly through radio and popular Western artists, allowed her to blend these influences, resulting in a unique sound that resonates with diverse audiences. This fusion is evident in her work, which often incorporates traditional African rhythms alongside contemporary pop and reggae elements.
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I am South African and I find African music to be more Rhythmic and feeling based, time signatures are sometimes ingored or complex. Most of the African music isn't recorded and is memorized. Western music is pretty much the opposite: There are time signitures, and the music is recorded. Of course, this is a generalization as different places in Africa will have different music and modern music is blurring the differences between styles of music.
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We have many African traditional 'folk' costumes/attire worn by different tribes but mainly at traditional functions. Each tribe has their own traditional gear - mostly very colourful and truly representative of our rainbow nation. But most South Africans wear normal western clothing from day to day.
They play music that sounds sort of like Jamican Music but they say it in a different language then we south Carolina people
People learned how to build traditional South African structures from their ancestors. By studying how things were made in earlier times they were able to repeat the processes.
Katherine Mallows has written: 'Chamber music by South African composers in South African libraries' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Chamber music
The sanza, also known as the thumb piano, was originally made in various African countries such as Zimbabwe and South Africa. It is a popular traditional instrument in African music and has been used for centuries in different cultures across the continent.
Senzo Mhtethwa is a local gospel reggae artist in South Africa. he sings in his mothertongue(Isizulu) and in English, his music create massive reggae vibes in South Africa, and his music is getting airplay on SABC radio stations. (from Ras Mafled)