Amapiano music has emerged as a vibrant and influential genre that has impacted both the local and global music scene. Amapiano combines elements of deep house, jazz, and traditional South African ...

Amapiano pioneer DJ Maphorisa, known as the Scorpion King, has stunned the South African music scene by announcing his return ...

Award-winning music producer Prince Kaybee responded to social media reports that popular musician DJ Maphorisa is leaving ...

My flight is a melting pot of complexions headed to Florida — most in anticipation for this year’s Afro Nation Miami. Three days ahead of the main event, South African Tourism held a panel discussion ...

Amapiano is making people dance. It's being requested of DJs. Major labels are getting in on the act. And it's quietly growing. But what is it, exactly? DJ/Producer Kristelle describes amapiano as a ...

South African man goes viral on TikTok for his impressive Gqom dance moves while camping, showcasing his love for the genre ...

Older genres classed in the World Music category and headlined by Angélique Kidjo continue to inspire newer genres, Afrobeats and Amapiano. Here are 25 standout tunes of 2023. 1. Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ...

As someone who loves exploring new music, my entry point for amapiano was actually deep house — which isn’t surprising, seeing amapiano is widely regarded as the child of house music and kwaito. In ...

In this Op-Ed, Matuba Mahlatjie explores the cultural significance and unintended political implications of the amapiano music genre in South Africa. He also expands his thoughts on the profound ...

A distinct sound is currently vibing on social feeds around the world: the deep house, log-drum driven basslines and soulful piano melodies of “Amapiano.” While Amapiano dance challenges are currently ...