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Amapiano

Amapiano is a genre. Amapiano grew out of Afrosounds, Global Club and Kwaito. The chart currently maps 3 connections around Amapiano. Open any neighbouring band or genre to trace where Amapiano came from and where it led.

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AmapianoAfrosoundsGlobal ClubKwaito

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Amapiano connections

Amapiano grew out of Afrosounds, Global Club and Kwaito. 3 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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