mbaqanga
/əmˈbɑːkɑːŋɡə/
noun
- A style of South African popular music that blends traditional Zulu rhythms with jazz and soul influences, often featuring a strong bass line and vocal harmonies.
- At the festival, the band played lively mbaqanga that got everyone dancing.
- She studied the history of mbaqanga for her music class.
- The radio station dedicated an hour to classic mbaqanga from the 1960s.