Certain artists defined the genre by taking South African jazz to the world stage, often while living in exile: Hugh Masekela
The South African Jazz Mix: A Century of Sonic Resistance and Joy South Africa Jazz mix
: Often called the root of South African jazz, this style blended American sounds with African cyclical harmonies and trance-like rhythms. Certain artists defined the genre by taking South
: These styles infused street whistle music and rural accordion melodies into urban jazz structures, flourishing as symbols of township life. 2. The Legends: Pioneers of the Sound The Legends: Pioneers of the Sound : Originating
: Originating in Cape Town's District Six, this genre is famous for its "Ghoema" beat and the use of brass, banjos, and percussion.
The distinct "African sound" in jazz was forged through several regional subgenres that emerged throughout the 20th century: