Teno Afrika - Amapiano SelectionsATFAs most popular digital release of 2020. South Africa's reputation for expanding dance music again with Amapiano. The past five years have seen amapiano, South Africas electronic music movement born in the townships of the countrys Gauteng province, evolve from an underground sound to a nationwide mainstream staple. Even with its commercial success though, amapianos DIY ethos has continued to disrupt music creation and distribution in the country.

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