While Namibian music spans a range of genres, the most popular kind is Kwaito. South-African based but distinctly local in adaptations, Kwaito is like house music with different instruments and languages that “provides a true individual and unique African vibe.” The use of multiple native languages in one song is a unique and welcoming characteristic of Kwaito.
Another notable genre of Namibian music is Shambo, which is recognized as a folk music genre by the Namibia Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM). Shambo comes from the phrase “Shambo Shakambode", from the Oshiwambo-speaking people, and is distinguished by songs about history and the ideals of peace, unity, love, and respect.
Other types of music that popular in Namibia and other countries include: political music, reggae and dancehall, gospel, Afrikaans pop music, Damara punch, R&B, Pop and Afro-pop, House music, and Hip-hop.
Another notable genre of Namibian music is Shambo, which is recognized as a folk music genre by the Namibia Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM). Shambo comes from the phrase “Shambo Shakambode", from the Oshiwambo-speaking people, and is distinguished by songs about history and the ideals of peace, unity, love, and respect.
Other types of music that popular in Namibia and other countries include: political music, reggae and dancehall, gospel, Afrikaans pop music, Damara punch, R&B, Pop and Afro-pop, House music, and Hip-hop.
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There is no record label in Namibia and little infrastructure of the music industry. Namibia Music is an online platform that highlights the work of Namibian artists through albums, video, and music events.
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