About Amapiano – Amapiano Universe

What is Amapiano Music?

Amapiano Music, (the “Ama” is silent) is a South African Music Genre created and driven by young people across South Africa’s Townships . The genre evolved from a mixture of South African Kwaito Music, South African House Music, South African Hip Hop and South African Gospel Music. The genre uniquely blends elements of music production, notably Piano notes and Drum sounds to create heart thumping dance and haunting soul melodies.

At the core of this genre’s evolution, has been the use of the log-drum element to create the unique sound signature that people have come to associate with Amapiano Music . That genre has 9 sub genres.

As you explore the music on this platform, take note of the specific elements of each subgenre and each song, but, more importantly, pay close attention to how it makes you feel.

Afro-Soul Piano

Upbeat, Vibrant with Catchy dance melodies, AfroSoul Piano blends the upbeat and catchy tunes of South African Afro-Pop Music with the rhythmic dance elements of Piano Music. AfroSoul Piano uses traditional South African languages to tell stories of love, loss and success. These aspects of life are celebrated with catchy dance and sing along melodies. Think Kabza de Small’s Asibe Happy.

Dance Piano

Dance Piano is deeply rhythmic and with catchy dance melodies and Instrumentals that tell a story even without vocals. The thumping, crescendoing bassline forces you to move. The structured nature of songs’ bass lines, drums, piano and other elements of Dance Piano songs making it easy for create dance sequences that anyone can follow. Think Tyler ICU’s Mnike

Spiritual Piano

Piano as a genre is deeply spiritual, however, Spiritual is the Gospel Music of this Genre. The defining characteristic of music in this genre is that the songs are a mixture of traditional language and mainstream gospel songs. Each song is a prayer of gratitude. Think Busta 929 & Boohle’s Ngixolele

Soulful Piano

Soulful Piano is a mixture of Traditional South African Soul Music with Piano rhythm its elements. A stand out characteristic of this genre is the use of traditional languages to tell stories. Think Kabza de Small’s Abalele.

Jazzy Piano

A deep fusion of the electronic music elements that characterize Piano, with classic Jazz Instruments. In essence, you are listening you Jazz with a Piano rhythm and Piano Elements. Kelvin Momo’s Lately is a great example of Jazzy Piano.

Private School Piano

Private School Piano is a combination of Soulful Piano melodies with the Jazz Instrumentals with a clear single instrument melody supporting the composition of the song. This instrument is usually a Piano or other Jazz Instrument. Think Kelvin Momo’s thoughts of you.

Sgija

Sgija Piano has hard thumping Bass Lines, Drums, Log Drums and 808s all supported by a rhythmic melody in the instrumental that forces your body to move. This genre of music often has lyrical and vocal content to match. Think Semi Tee’s – Labantwana Ama Uber ft. Miano, and Kammu Dee & Mapara a Jazz’s John Vuligate.

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