mbaqanga

noun mba·qan·ga \ˌu̇m-bä-ˈkäŋ-gä\

Definition of MBAQANGA

: a South African dance music that combines traditional elements (as chanting and drumming) with elements of modern music (as jazz)

Zulu umbaqanga, literally, steamed cornmeal bread

First Known Use: 1987

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