It is often heard blasting everywhere from houses, car speakers at traffic lights and at parties. No one's sure exactly how amapiano -- literally, "the pianos" -- began. South Africans first heard it a decade ago, but over the last two years, it has exploded with international tours, music awards, festivals and countless playlists. Kamo Mphela, one of its stars, speaks about the unique beat.

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