Apple Music unveiled a new playlist called Isgubhu, which will be home to African Dance Music. Isgubhu Zulu word meaning “Beat” but on South African streets, its used to refer to a banging song. The playlist features African House Music artists who are playing a pivotal role in shaping the Dance and Electronic scene across the world from South Africa.
The initially playlist features records by these legendary connoisseurs and world-class music professors such as:
- Black Coffee
- Dwson
- SGVO
- Lemon & Herb
- Themba
- Sun El Musician
- Toshi
- Kususa
- Da Capo
- Pierre Johnson
- Karyendasoul
Several sub-genres will live under the banner of Isgubhu including Gqom, Amapiano, Kwaito, Mzansi House, Deep House and Shangaan Electro.
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