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Genre: afrikaans folk

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Parent Genre: Folk/Acoustic

Afrikaans folk music is a genre that originated in South Africa and is characterized by its use of traditional instruments such as the guitar, banjo, and accordion. The music often tells stories of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life. The lyrics are typically sung in Afrikaans, a language spoken in South Africa, Namibia, and parts of Botswana. The genre has gained popularity in recent years, with many contemporary artists incorporating elements of Afrikaans folk music into their work.


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Op Aanvraag
2004
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Reën Oor My
2010
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HOU VAS AAN GOD
2010
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Sing Vir Ons
1969
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Groep 2
2009
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Sing Die Allerbeste Kinderliedjies
1970
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Dagboek Van 'n Dromer
2007
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n Jaar In Die Son
2003
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Afrikaanse Volkspele En Volkswysies
1978
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Goue Grotes
1988
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Kaap Die Goeie Hoop
1972
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Sê Dit Met 'n Lied
1980
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Duisend Drome
2012

afrikaans folk music by decade

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List of afrikaans folk artists

Here is a list of afrikaans folk artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the afrikaans folk genre. You can find out what afrikaans folk genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

afrikaans folk playlist created by Chosic

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