"township music" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} township music (uncountable)
  1. Any of various music genres created by Bantu peoples living in poor, racially-segregated urban areas of South Africa ("townships") during the 20th century. Principal genres include mbaqanga, kwela, and marabi. Wikipedia link: township music Tags: uncountable
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