South African Music Most Popular Questions Answered

Here are answers to the most popular questions asked about South African music.

1. What type of music is played in South Africa

A lot of music genres are widespread across South Africa. They include SA Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz, Afrikaans, Kwaito, Gqom, House, Maskandi, Amapiano, RnB, and more.

2. What are the top 10 songs in South Africa?

Sunday World released a list of the top 100 songs of the last 50 years. The top 10 include; “Phalafala”, “Pata Pata” “Master Jack”, “Yakhal’ Inkomo”, “For your Precious Love”, “The Seagull’s Name Was”, “Nomathemba”, “Mama Tembu’s Wedding”, “Stimela”, and “Mannenberg”. To see the top South African music right now, visit our music chart section HERE.

3. What is the most common music in South Africa?

According to Wikipedia, Afrikaans is currently the most common and best-selling music scene in South Africa, but this may not be true as major music platforms show that amapiano, hip-hop, gospel and house music are dominating the charts. To see the top South African music right now, visit our music chart section HERE.

4. What is Afrikaans music called?

Afrikaans music is also called “Boermusic”. It was named after the people who practiced it internationally, The Boers of South Africa.

5. What is popular South African music called?

Going back to history, Afrikaans music is the most popular South African music but Amapiano is currently the most talked about and trendy music right now in the country and the world.

6. What are the five kinds of African music?

There are different kinds of African music known across the world. Five include Afrobeats, Makossa, Highlife, Kwaito, and Jazz.

7. What is the number 1 song in SA?

A list of the top 100 South African songs of All Time compiled by Sunday World sees “Phalafala” by Dolly Rathebe and the Elite Swingsters (recorded in 1964) at the top of the list. To see the top South African music right now, visit our music chart section HERE.

8. What is the biggest song in South Africa right now?

The biggest song in South Africa right now is “Qhawe Lam” by Zuko SA featuring Nwabisa G. To see the top South African music right now from different platforms, visit our music chart section HERE.

9. What is South Africa’s Song of the Year?

DJ Hlo’s “Isibani” was named Ukhozi FM’s Song of The Year at the end of 2021. Other publications listed “Izolo” by DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU as their Song of the Year.

10. Which music originated in South Africa?

Kwaito, a vibrant style of Hip Hop, originated from South Africa after Apartheid. Also, Amapiano originated from South Africa.

11. What is the most popular music genre in South Africa in 2021?

The most popular music genre in South Africa in 2021 is Amapiano.

12. Is Amapiano house music?

Yes, Amapiano is a sub-genre of House music (Deep House) and is driven by a log drum bassline.

13. Is Amapiano a genre?

Amapiano is not a genre. It is a sub-genre of House music. It is called a hybrid of Deep House, Jazz, and Lounge music.

14. What is West African music called?

West African music is generally called Afrobeats. It is known to have originated in Nigeria and was popularized by artists from there.

15. What is the tempo of African music?

According to Sidmartinbio, African Music features a “series of 24 notes, when played by expert musicians, is at a speed of approximately 600 notes per minute. But each musician, for himself, plays one-third that fast.”

16. When was the South African music awards 2021?

The 27th South African Music Awards (2021) was held on the 31st of July, 2021, at 7 PM (WAT). The show was hosted by dancer Bontle Modiselle and actor Lawrence Maleka and saw Kabza De Small win the most awards (4 out of 6 awards).

17. What is traditional South African music?

There is a lot of Traditional music which originated in South Africa. Most of them were majorly influenced by the country’s history of racism. Traditional South African music includes Kwaito, Maskandi, Mbaqanga, Isicathamiya, Motswako, XiTsonga, and more.

18. How is South Africa music?

Study.com describes South African music as a “complex blend African and Western cultures that reflects a history of conflict and perseverance. It includes music from indigenous cultures like the Khoisan, the KwaXhosa, and the Zulu. The latter performed choral music Acappella.”

19. How can I download Afrikaans music for free?

Popular South African site, Briefly once compiled a list of sites to download Afrikaans music for free. The list includes the following sites;

• Last. fm
• LoudTronix
• Mp3Skull
• Fakaza

New Afrikaans music is uploaded to the sites every week. You can find any songs on any of the sites listed above.

20. How to download South African songs, music albums & Videos?

You can easily stream or download the digital versions of South African songs, music albums, and videos from any popular Streaming and Digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and more.

To download for free, you can visit any following sites, including Fakaza, ZaMusic, HipHopZa, SlikourOnLife, LoudTronix, Hitvibes, Sahiphopmag, Nano Record, Musopen, Mp3Skull, and more. None of these listed sites offers charges to download songs, music albums, or even videos.