Afro-Fusion
Blending Worlds
The Story of Afro-Fusion
Evolution: As artists traveled and listened to global music, they began blending local sounds with rock, funk, and soul.
The New Wave: A new generation is mixing everything from Alté to Neo-Soul with African roots.
What Defines Afro-Fusion
Eclectic
A mix of genres without boundaries.
Modern
Contemporary production values.
Global
Appeals to a global audience while retaining African identity.
Afro-Fusion's Cultural Footprint
Represents the diverse and connected nature of modern South African identity.
Bridges the gap between alternative and mainstream.
Artists Defining Afro-Fusion
The genre-benders.
Freshlyground
Multi-racial band that blended pop, jazz, and African sounds.
Simphiwe Dana
Blends jazz, soul, and traditional Xhosa music.
Bongeziwe Mabandla
Folk-soul artist singing in Xhosa.
The Diversity Within Afro-Fusion
Limitless possibilities.
Afro-Fusion Success Stories
Critical acclaim.
Waka Waka
Freshlyground's collaboration with Shakira for the 2010 World Cup.