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Mbaqanga
| Mbaqanga | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Marabi, kwela |
| Cultural origins | Early 1960s, South Africa |
| Derivative forms | Township Jive |
Mbaqanga (Zulu pronunciation: [mɓaˈǃáːŋga]) is a style of South African music with rural Zulu and Sotho-tshwana roots that continues to influence musicians worldwide today. The style originated in the early 1960s, and blends traditional South African vocal styles and melodies with European and American popular music.
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