Afro tech

The name is in direct symmetry with Afro house whereas in frame of reference the prefix 'afro' defines anything relating to African culture as well as Africa.

[13][9][14][15][16] The genre emerged in the 2010s, when record producers started exploring a distinct sound, reminiscent of afro-house but characterized by a stronger techno influence.

Presumed precursor examples, being McLloyd's "Tembisa Funk", Blackwhole's "1000 seconds", DJ Tira's Ezase Afro Vol.1 "Won't Let Go", Bekzin Terris' ',"The Calling" (Woza Madala), Punk Mbedzi's "6th Sense" as well as Black Coffee's "We Dance Again".

[19][20] But although it seemed to have appeared from some alien reality, gqom was actually a kind of feverish hardcore reimagining of kwaito, afro-house and what was known locally as 'broken beat'.In 2015, Grammy award-winning artist Black Coffee received the Breakthrough of the Year award at the DJ Awards, primarily due to the song "We Dance Again" featuring Nakhane.

[24][25] Obviously they're hearing Black Coffee and all that Durban house sound with the drones, the reverb and the mental syncopated shakers, but they're taking away it's smoothness, Jones explains.

[27] Culoe De Song released the album Black which featured British-Japanese techno musician, Maya Jane Coles as well as Da Capo.

The album was especially curated for the event "Black NYC" in New York City which was headlined by De Song and German, DJ Dixon.

The compilation showcased afro-tech musicians from various African countries such as Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and South Africa, among others.

[12] Portuguese, duo Afrokillerz released their 11 songs, debut album, "UKÄRÄ" featuring Angolan artist Irina Vasconcelos and singer, Szon.

Previously South African Afro tech acts such as Da Capo, Africa Da Deep, Darque, Mpho.Wav, Culoe De Song, Sun El Musician, Black Motion, Lemon and Herb amongst local acts Nurogroove and Raul Bryan were showcased.

[52][53] Emerging from a two-year hiatus, the Cape Town electronic music trio GoodLuck debuted their inaugural Afro tech-inspired collaboration with Frigid Armadillo on the song "Goodbye My Friend".