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Amapiano added as genre on Beatport

Beatport has added amapiano to its official genre tags.

Previously found under the "Afro House", "Deep House" and "Dance/Electro Pop" tags, the South African house...

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Compilation of the Month: Various Artists ‘Amapiano Now’

NTS Radio, Shannen SP and Joe Cotch compile essential tracks that capture the unique and unifying sound of amapiano, South Africa’s world-conquering dance music style

With artists and fans from around the globe proclaiming “Amapiano to the world”, this evolving new genre has defied expectations that it’s just another passing...

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New amapiano documentary released by BBC Radio 1Xtra: Watch

BBC Radio 1Xtra has shared a new documentary about amapiano music.

'This Is Amapiano' looks at the genre's rise from South Africa's townships to a...

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These are the most exciting amapiano producers right now

Amapiano has become a world-conquering genre since emerging in South Africa over a decade ago, with the sound mutating in recent years to solidify its place as an embedded dance music culture. Here, Shiba Melissa Mazaza asks: who are the South African artists carrying the torch for amapiano right now?

Amapiano (also known as ipiano or ’piano) began in the streets of Gauteng, South Africa, in the early 2010s. The now world-conquering sound is a...

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Amapiano star DJ Sumbody dies following alleged shooting in Johannesburg

Amapiano star Oupa John Sefoka aka DJ Sumbody has died following an alleged shooting in Johannesburg.

Sefoka's production company, Sumsounds Music, confirmed he was killed...

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Amapiano contributes to increased tourism to South Africa, report finds

Amapiano music has been credited with providing a significant boost to tourism in South Africa.

Speaking to News24 at the launch of World Tourism Month...

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Manchester's Pie Radio announces amapiano and Afrobeats event tour series

Manchester-based, youth-led radio station Pie Radio is organising an events series that will showcase a number of figures from across the amapiano and Afrobeats music...

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Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau die in car accident

The two stars of South Africa's music scene were en route to perform at a concert

Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died after being involved in a car accident while travelling en route to a concert in Rustenburg, South...

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NTS announces amapiano compilation with new Gaba Cannal track: Listen

Kamo Mphela, Mr JazziQ and Vigro Deep also feature, with two tunes from DBN Gogo

NTS has announced a new amapiano compilation, showcasing new music from the prominent South African subcultural scene. 'Amapiano Now' will land on 23rd July.

The...

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Manchester’s Pie Radio announces Afrobeats v Amapiano day party for June

The 11-hour event will take place at the BEC Arena

Manchester’s Pie Radio has announced an Afrobeats v Amapiano day party for summer.

After hosting an online Afrobeat v Amapiano clash during lockdown, independent, youth-led Manchester radio...

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Manchester’s Pie Radio announces Kings Of Amapiano event with Major League DJz

Artist Lebo, Maniac017 and Mixrmoe are also down to play

Manchester's Pie Radio, one of the UK's leading youth-led stations which pulls an audience of more than 400,000, has announced a new Kings of Amapiano...