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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 1H 20M

South Africa

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Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun travelled to the deep, deep South and ran into the music characterized by its vibrant fusion of traditional African Rhythms and western dance pop.  Utilizes repetitive, cyclical chord structures played on pianos or guitars to drive up-tempo dance rhythms. Often employs powerful female choruses. melodic, and highly danceable electric bass patterns. Mpharanyana, Retile Resenaleletho; Miriam Makeba, Pata Pata; Brenda Fassie, Vulindlela; Soweto Gospel Choir, Mbube; Enosse Kuhanya Muni O Ta Nikona; Mjikelo, S'Thandwa Sami; Mahlatini Nezintombi Zomgashio, Thuto Ke Sentlolo; Mbongeni Ngema Stimela SasoZola; Johnson Mkhalali, Sunshine Boots, Soul Brothers, Mama Ka Sibongile; Bhundu Boys, Hatisi Tose; Platform One, Amavolovolo; Mohatella Queens, Ditabe Tse Monate; Movers, Soweto Inn; Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse, Jive Soweto; Hugh Masekela, Afrobeat Blues; Joe Mafela, Shebeleza

Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun travelled to the deep, deep South and ran into the music characterized by its vibrant fusion of traditional African Rhythms and western dance pop. Utilizes repetitive, cyclical chord structures played on pianos or guitars to drive up-tempo dance rhythms. Often employs powerful female choruses. melodic, and highly danceable electric bass patterns. Mpharanyana, Retile Resenaleletho; Miriam Makeba, Pata Pata; Brenda Fassie, Vulindlela; Soweto Gospel Ch...

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