Afro House vs Afro Tech vs Amapiano: What’s the Difference?

Afro House vs Afro Tech vs Amapiano: What’s the Difference?

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Afro House vs Afro Tech vs Amapiano

Understanding the key house music subgenres: afro house, afro tech, and amapiano.

Feature Afro House Afro Tech Amapiano
Tempo 118–124 BPM 122–128 BPM 90–115 BPM
Energy Soulful, uplifting Darker, driving, hypnotic Smooth, laid-back, groove-heavy
Main Elements African percussion, vocals, melodies Techno synths, deep bass, tribal drums Piano chords, log drum bass, jazz tones
Origins South Africa, early 2000s Afro House + Techno fusion (Europe/SA) South Africa townships, mid-2010s
Key Artists Black Coffee, Caiiro, Zakes Bantwini &ME, Rampa, Shimza Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic
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