: Originating in Cape Town's District Six, this genre is famous for its "Ghoema" beat and the use of brass, banjos, and percussion.
: Often called the root of South African jazz, this style blended American sounds with African cyclical harmonies and trance-like rhythms. South Africa Jazz mix
Certain artists defined the genre by taking South African jazz to the world stage, often while living in exile: Hugh Masekela : Originating in Cape Town's District Six, this
The South African Jazz Mix: A Century of Sonic Resistance and Joy South Africa Jazz mix
The distinct "African sound" in jazz was forged through several regional subgenres that emerged throughout the 20th century: