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Genre: south african jazz

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South African jazz music is a genre that blends traditional African rhythms and melodies with elements of Western jazz. It often features complex polyrhythms, improvisation, and a strong emphasis on percussion. This genre has been shaped by the country's history of apartheid and the struggle for freedom, and has produced some of the most influential musicians in the world. Its unique sound has been embraced by audiences worldwide, and continues to evolve and inspire new generations of musicians.


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Piano, Saxophone, Trumpet, Drum Kit, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard/Piano, Double Bass, Clarinet, Trombone, Horn Section, Organ

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Most popular south african jazz albums

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Joey Negro presents It's A Summer Groove Vol.1
2009
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Ake Niyeke Botsotsi
1978
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Zvauya Sei?
1986
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Myekeleni
2002
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The Click Song
1989
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Hunchin' All Night
2018
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Solotude
2021
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Traffic Cop
2008
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Bongolution
2008
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Live at the Market Theatre
2006
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Ma'cheri
2008
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Inkunzi Kabhejane
1999
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The Ultimate 'Hotstix'
2013
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Mapantsula
2008

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List of south african jazz artists

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

#namepopularityfollowers
1 44 343157
2 61 67033
3 33 77041
4 34 76821
5 34 85677
6 33 75560
7 28 43128
8 32 74334
9 30 37722
10 30 43151
11 29 39243
12 19 27583
13 34 114801
14 36 76987
15 43 231133
16 34 29246
17 29 43813
18 27 42302
19 27 37866
20 45 216760
21 23 21185
22 21 28964
23 35 86802
24 28 54196
25 32 49282
26 25 49387
27 32 78839
28 41 71254
29 27 33564
30 26 51164
31 22 7206
32 27 34644
33 29 21782
34 34 23349
35 32 42531
36 30 17685
37 30 10445
38 28 36701
39 26 31423
40 23 10349
41 46 183442
42 26 10178
43 25 29041
44 25 34573
45 23 7351
46 28 25128
47 20 5936
48 20 17515
49 44 146538
50 37 41812
51 43 51800
52 42 52729
53 32 24993
54 26 19797
55 24 6514
56 23 13099
57 32 1422
58 17 2647
59 17 2280
60 28 8560
61 25 4036
62 14 2527
63 14 6092
64 13 8924
65 25 24499
66 12 2387
67 23 5804
68 10 2132
69 20 13743
70 22 25095
71 22 16952
72 18 7343
73 20 6478
74 17 5316
75 20 15357
76 20 2343
77 20 3783
78 18 9944
79 17 2224
80 16 1307
81 13 1522
82 10 1432
83 15 2368
84 15 2134
85 15 962
86 15 1064
87 15 3726
88 15 771
89 14 4999
90 14 3589
91 12 5995
92 14 8794
93 13 12569
94 13 1172
95 12 14001
96 12 8200
97 12 12926
98 11 851
99 11 2410
100 10 1304

south african jazz playlist created by Chosic

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