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High-speed Electro from the Limpopo Region

High-speed Electro from the Limpopo Region

Tshetsha Boys Nwampfundla (2010)

Shangaan Electro is high-energy electronic dance music originating from South Africa, primarily associated with the Tsonga people of the Limpopo region and surrounding areas. The music is defined by its breakneck tempos (often exceeding 180 beats per minute), frenetic rhythms and a fusion of traditional Tsonga musical elements and modern electronic production techniques.

Featuring marimba-like synth tones, digital flutes and punchy drum patterns, Shangaan Electro is brought to life by energetic call-and-response vocals, chanting and auto-tuned singing—all delivered at electrifying speeds. 

What might sound overwhelming on paper is, in practice, irresistibly enjoyable. Don’t believe it? Check out today’s track by the masked Tshetsha Boys, renowned not only for their energizing tunes but also their mesmerizing dance performances.

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