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Genre
south african house
Parent Genre: Dance/Electronic

South African house music is a genre that originated in the townships of South Africa in the 1990s. It is characterized by its upbeat tempo, soulful vocals, and use of African rhythms and instruments. The genre has gained international recognition in recent years, with its fusion of traditional African sounds and modern electronic beats. It has produced some of the biggest names in the music industry and continues to evolve with new artists bringing fresh sounds to the scene.


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List of south african house artists

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

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