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Kwaito's Legacy of Aestheticizing Freedom: Amapiano in Langa township and the World
An electronic dance music originating from South African townships around 2012, amapiano (literally ‘the pianos') represents a contemporary musical and cultural form which offers a means of expression for black youth. Currently the most popular music in the country, this thesis examines the form thr...
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2024
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