ADVERTISEMENT As one half of JazziDisciples, Johannesburg-based producer and DJ Mr. JazziQ is considered one of the pioneers of Amapiano, a blend of deep house, jazz, and kwaito, another South African dance genre that emerged in the 1990s. Slower and more subdued than the Afrobeats and Afropop sound of West Africa, Amapianoâs groove oscillates between laid back and mid-tempo, with booming basslines, plenty of synths, and soulful piano or flute melodies. Despite being around since 2012, it saw a spike in popularity in 2020. âIt really blew up over the past couple of years here,â JazziQ explained. âThe genre is growing and I want to take it to dancefloors everywhere.â For his FADER Mix, JazziQ blends the best of the genre, including established names and emerging talent in just under 37 minutes.