Gator is one of the most potent DJs I have ever known. Today, he graces JamandaHalf with an epic playlist as well as some knowledge about South African music and culture. The Young Geezuz spent half of 2011 in his usual style, living like a king in Cape Town and studying African drum rhythms. This is what he learned. Thanks brother and much love!
If the United States is the melting pot of different cultures, than South Africa could be referred to as the pressure cooker. With 11 different official languages recognized in the constitution (English being the 5th most-spoken), the people of South Africa are truly an amalgamation of different cultures, each bringing its own values, beliefs, and music styles to the incredibly diverse modern state of South Africa.
South African music reflects the country's muddled past, with artists combining different styles and techniques to create something new. Many famous South African artists draw from the traditional techniques of the great native cultures of South Africa, such as the Xhosa, Zulu, and Sotho. Other modern artists have been inspired by their European side, with house and techno vibes infused in their club thumping jams. Most South African artists, however, have grown up listening to a wide variety of different genres and styles, and incorporate a bit of this and a bit of that to create something fresh. This playlist ranges from Techno Pop songs to the traditional hymn that was used in The Lion King, so if you don’t like one jam, just go on to the next.
Enjoy!
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