Music Stylings of the 1950s-1960s
In the 1950s, South African music began to diversify. The South African government became involved in the production of music be creating a development program for Bantu Radio to foster separate movements for the the Bantustan people. It was expected that the radio would play more folk related music, however, the adoption of a pop genre pushed a different agenda, forcing commercialized stations to censor out things they deemed a "public hazard." The Pennywhistle Jive was the first major style of South African music that emerged as a modern movement featuring many floutists.
The 1960s brought a smoother feel, highlighting many saxophone features. The Sax Jive became commonplace, otherwise known as "Mbaqanga." The rise of soul performers within the U.S. carried over the same movement to South Africa, causing the African music to add organs and bass-and-drum rhythms with the electric guitar accompaniments.
The 1960s brought a smoother feel, highlighting many saxophone features. The Sax Jive became commonplace, otherwise known as "Mbaqanga." The rise of soul performers within the U.S. carried over the same movement to South Africa, causing the African music to add organs and bass-and-drum rhythms with the electric guitar accompaniments.
Music Stylings of the 1960s-1970s
Also with the influence of American music, South African music of the 1970s brought about an era of Punk Rock, Disco, and Rock. Many musical artists flourished during this time due to the accessibility of instruments and musical outreach. Few South African artists continued lasting success and notoriety during this time period, however, because the music was not highly regarded. It wasn't until the 1980s when South African music received international attention. This success was spearheaded by the outreach of artists like Mahotella Queens and Ladysmith Blak Mambazo.