The Musical Tradition - South Africa
South Africa is distinguished by its rich musical history, a complex profusion
of styles and the best developed recording industry on the continent.
The local music, although deeply influenced by Europe and America, is
unique. South Africa offers a potent mix of indigenous and world musical
trends.
Enjoy South Africa's traditional music
The first known musicians were the San people, whose language is filled
with unusual click sounds and who produced a variety of musical instruments.
As western cultures came to settle here, music types were mixed to create
the African sounds you hear today. The original music was not lost, however,
and each ‘tribe’ in South Africa still has its own musical
history and sounds.
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