SowetoVille

South Africa has had its fair share of issues, however one thing remains is our love of music. Whenever things happen people often sing songs to express how they feel; be it joy, sadness or contempt.

If one is looking at houses for sale in Soweto be sure to remember that music is synonymous with life in the township. Soweto is the birth place of kwaito music which originates from the American hip-hop genre’s influence. Kwaito reflects the culture and lifestyle of the townships; the cars, clothes, clubs and everything else that happens in the townships, is reflected through kwaito music.

Jazz music has been a heavy influence in the lives of many Soweto residents. The genre is loved by the older generation and even some youngsters have currently jumped onto the jazz bandwagon. With time, jazz music has evolved… today we have what is called acid jazz; a combination of jazz, funk and hip-hop which emerged in the late 80’s and early 90’s.

Those looking at for houses for sale in Soweto can look forward to a series of music events such as the Jazz and Braai on the stoep which happens in Kliptown every last Sunday of the month. Pimville’s backroom lounge also has jazz and blues performances regularly.