Mbaqanga Legends

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:music_genre
gptkbp:associated_with South African township culture
gptkbp:characterized_by traditional African rhythms
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:community_cohesion
South African identity
resistance against apartheid
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:Afropop
Gqom
Kwaito
gptkbp:has_legacy South African music scene
global music influence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mbaqanga Legends
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:jazz
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:music_awards
music festivals
cultural exhibitions
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:festivals
cultural events
weddings
parties
gptkbp:is_popular_in 1960s
gptkbp:known_for social commentary
celebration of life
danceable beats
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:The_Dark_City_Sisters
gptkb:Mahlathini
gptkb:The_Mahotella_Queens
gptkb:Abafana_Baseqhudeni
gptkbp:notable_collaborators gptkb:jazz_music
traditional artists
contemporary musicians
pop artists
gptkbp:often_features gptkb:accordion
gptkb:saxophone
gptkb:trumpet
gptkb:guitar
percussion instruments
brass instruments
harmonies
gptkbp:often_includes traditional instruments
call and response vocals
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:revived_in 2000s
gptkbp:root_system Sotho music
Zulu music
Tswana music
Xhosa music
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mahotella_Queens
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6