"maskanda" meaning in All languages combined

See maskanda on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From Zulu umaskanda, from Afrikaans musikant (“musician”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|zu|umaskanda}} Zulu umaskanda, {{der|en|af|musikant|t=musician}} Afrikaans musikant (“musician”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} maskanda (uncountable)
  1. (South Africa) A style of Zulu folk music, normally played solo. Wikipedia link: maskanda Tags: South-Africa, uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: maskandi

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