
The Rise of Amapiano: South Africa’s Musical Revolution
The Rise of Amapiano, South African Music
Read about why rise of Amapiano is changing the South African’s music industry and its innovation in 2025.
Cross-Southern African music has evolved over the ages like music can only do if it forms the heart and soul of the cultures it represents. Jazz to disco to house to Amapiano and everything in between: the change is very clear. One of the newest types of music that has recently made its way to the global scene is amapiano; a combination of house music, jazz, with traditional African influences.
New findings show that Amapiano is in fact one of the most recognizable sounds of South Africa today, arguably only surpassed by Nelson Mandela.
This genre started around 2010 and up to now its popularity has soared high both locally and internationally. In the past, there have been several music trends, but current news indicate that Amapiano is not one of them. This works because the distinctive genre of the music utilizes deep house bass with accentuated piano which leaves everyone wanting to dance on the floor.
Research indicates that most of Amapiano tracks have had remarkable performances on various charts within Africa and internationally. For example, top artist such as Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have millions of plays on digital platforms such as Spotify and Apple music. It also adds to the common observation that African music in particular has been rapidly gaining popularity over the recent past.
However, it is not only a musical genre, Amapiano has made an impact culturally. It has been used in fashion, dancing and can be observed as being used in any parties and functions. One of the fan concluded, “Amapiano is not only type of the musical genre, it is also a way of living.”
The genre has also called for partnership with other artists worldwide, thus placing it at the international level. The steady growth continues as the Let’s Rock festival in South Africa will feature both Amapiano artists and global icons.
Therefore, Amapiano, creates and speaks of a new generation in the history of SA music. For its energy and significance in peoples’ lives it is worth discussing and celebrating flute phenomenon. However, as more artists begin to shift towards this style we should be able to witness further developments in the years to come.