The name is in direct symmetry with Afro house whereas in frame of reference the prefix 'afro' defines anything relating to African culture as well as Africa.[11] The suffix 'tech' appeared to be designated on account of the evident immediate connection to techno.
Vocals or lyrics are predominantly delivered in Xhosa and Zulu.[12]
Afro-tech is a combination of Afro house and techno sounds inclusive of various African percussion.[13][9][14][15][16]
History
The genre emerged in the 2010s, when record producers started exploring a distinct sound, reminiscent of afro-house but characterized by a stronger techno influence. Presumed precursor examples, being McLloyd's "Tembisa Funk", Blackwhole's "1000 seconds", DJ Tira's EzaseAfro Vol.1 "Won't Let Go" , Bekzin Terris' ',"The Calling" (Woza Madala), Punk Mbedzi's "6th Sense" as well as Black Coffee's "We Dance Again".[17][10][18][citation needed] Additionally, gqom was prevalent during the period.[19][20]
But although it seemed to have appeared from some alien reality, gqom was actually a kind of feverish hardcore reimagining of kwaito, afro-house and what was known locally as 'broken beat'.
— Matthew Collin, "Rave On - Global Adventures in Electronic Dance Music", 2018
2010s
In 2015, Grammy award-winning artist Black Coffee received the Breakthrough of the Year award at the DJ Awards, primarily due to the song "We Dance Again" featuring Nakhane.[21][14][22]
In 2018, Punk Mbedzi recorded a live Afro tech mix for Redbull.[4]
Gqom, DJ and producer, DJ Lag released a song titled, "3 Step Culo".[23] Some of DJ Lag's work showcases the fusion of afro tech with other genres such as gqom, amapiano and Afro house.[24][25]
Obviously they're hearing Black Coffee and all that Durban house sound with the drones, the reverb and the mental syncopatedshakers, but they're taking away it's smoothness , Jones explains. They go "fuck it" and they strip out the vocals , take out that four-on-the-floorkick drum and start giving it that broken rhythm. Then they add that drone and that one-note repetition that goes on for about six minutes.
— Matthew Collin, "Rave On - Global Adventures in Electronic Dance Music", 2018
Culoe De Song released the album Black which featured British-Japanese techno musician, Maya Jane Coles as well as Da Capo. The album was especially curated for the event "Black NYC" in New York City which was headlined by De Song and German, DJ Dixon.[28]
In 2019, Holly Rey[2] was the first woman in 20 years to win the South African Music Awards, Record of the Year , award for her single "Deeper". Holly Rey had taken over from Brenda Fassie who won the award in 1999 for "Vulindlela".[29] In 2023, she collaborated with Kenyan musician, Blinky Bill on the song "25 To Life".[30]
DJ Clock, NaakmusiQ and DJ Tira released "SuperHero", described as "an old techno flavour and a strong kwaito feel". The song's music video was filmed solely using the mobile phones of DJ Tira and NaakMusiQ.[33]
In 2021, Black Coffee collaborated with the singer, Cassie on a song titled, "Time".[34]
"IMali" was released by Grammy-award winning musician Zakes Bantwini, songstress Nana Atta and Karyendasoul. The song was certified platinum and debuted at number 1, on South African, charts.[35]
In 2022, Caiiro and Enoo Napa performed a back to back, set for Mixmag's , In The Lab Johannesburg.[36]
Through German electronic music record label Get Physical Music, producer, vocalist and singer Thandi Draai released a compilation album titled Africa Gets Physical Vol. 4. The compilation showcased afro-tech musicians from various African countries such as Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and South Africa, among others. It was abundant in African percussion, vocals and rhythms. The album, comprised 17 songs and featured Thakzin, Atmos Blaq, Drega, Dawgpound and Kitty Amor.[37]
In 2023, Spotify established the "AfroTech Now" playlist.[38]
Karyendasoul released his debut album, We Live 4 Our Music. The album included other acclaimed afro house and afro tech artists such as songwriters and singers Ami Faku, Msaki, Simmy and Zakes Bantwini.[3] The album was listed in DJ Mag's , top albums of 2023.[39]
In 2024, GIMC Afro Tech 5.0 was held in Botswana. The event was established in April 2022. Previously South African Afro tech acts such as Da Capo, Africa Da Deep, Darque, Mpho.Wav, Culoe De Song, Sun El Musician, Black Motion, Lemon and Herb amongst local acts Nurogroove and Raul Bryan were showcased. Event organizer, Fish Pabalinga stipulated that "the event has positively impacted the growth of Afro Tech in the country".[1][50]
Emerging from a two-year hiatus, the Cape Townelectronic music trio GoodLuck debuted their inaugural Afro tech-inspired collaboration with Frigid Armadillo on the song "Goodbye My Friend".[54]
^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.
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