Afro tech

Not to be confused with Afrobeat or Afrobeats.

Afro tech
Other names
  • Afro-tech
  • AfroTech
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins2010s, South Africa
Typical instruments
Other topics

Afro tech, (also Afro-tech or AfroTech)[1][2] is a sub-genre of house music and afro house which originates and is predominantly made in South Africa.[1][2][3] It emerged in the 2010s. South African DJs and music producers who popularized the genre include Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Bekzin Terris, Euphonik ( DJ Themba), Punk Mbedzi,[4][5][6] DJ Tira, Zakes Bantwini,[7] Shimza[8] and Da Capo.[4][9][10]

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  7. ^ Darangwa, Shingai (27 October 2023). "Zakes Bantwini: 'This is a moment I've been working towards for my entire career'". The Africa Report. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
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