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Afro tech

Not to be confused with Afrobeat or Afrobeats.

Afro tech
Other names
  • Afro-tech
  • AfroTech
  • 3 step
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsSouth Africa
Typical instruments
Other topics

Afro tech, (also Afro-tech, AfroTech or 3 step)[1][2][3] is a sub-genre of house music which originates and is predominantly made in South Africa.[1][2][4] It emerged in the 2000s. South African DJs and music producers who pioneered and popularized the genre globally are Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Euphonik, Punk Mbedzi,[5][6][7] DJ Tira, Zakes Bantwini,[8] Shimza[9] and Da Capo.[5][10][11]

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  2. ^ a b "AfroTech is taking over, an exclusive with Holly Rey". 5FM. 30 July 2021. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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  4. ^ Geqiwe, Anele (3 May 2023). "Karyendasoul's debut album is a must-listen for Afro-Tech House fans". GQ. Archived from the original on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  5. ^ a b Kriger, Themba (23 January 2018). "Explore Afro Tech with Punk Mbedzi in the mix". Redbull ZA. South Africa. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  6. ^ Hylton, Ria (14 November 2023). "DESIREE is the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2023 Future Star winner". DJ Mag. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  7. ^ Mazaza, Melissa Shiba (14 September 2021). "The Sound Of: Gondwana KE". DJ Mag. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  8. ^ Darangwa, Shingai (27 October 2023). "Zakes Bantwini: 'This is a moment I've been working towards for my entire career'". The Africa Report. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Ibiza By Night meets SHIMZA: the exclusive interview!". Ibiza By Night.Net. 22 June 2019. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  10. ^ Ndlela, Nkosazana (11 April 2023). "An Afro Tech Music Take Over". Zkhipani. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
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