Amapiano is a sub-genre of house music that originated in South Africa in the late 2010s. It is characterized by its unique combination of deep house, jazz, and lounge music with elements of Kwaito and traditional South African music.
Amapiano music is typically produced using digital audio workstations and is known for its distinct slow-tempo piano chords, heavy basslines, and catchy melodies. It is often created collaboratively by a group of producers and features the use of samples, incorporating anything from sounds of nature to snippets of popular songs into the mix.
Amapiano music is also influenced by the South African party culture and is often played with the intention of creating ...