A potential topic proposal I am interested in researching is how the development of Kwaito music has been created through a uniquely South African experience. Kwaito is not simply a style of music but a tool that was used by the people to create and define their identity. In my research I would like to observe how both "traditional" and "foreign" or "Western" musical influences have contributed to the formation of Kwaito over the years. I would also like to further understand how the music was used as a tool in other spheres of South African life, such as politics or social issues, and the implications that resulted from this.
In doing my research I am aiming to further understand Kwaito so that I may compare it to other incidences of music similarly being used as a resource for developing an identity or experience for a group of people. I would also like to see if the emergence of Kwaito has been received internationally or if its growth and influence is limited. I believe that in analyzing articles, videos, primary sources, and other resources I will be able to better understand the development of Kwaito, the impact and influence it has had in South Africa, and the potential trajectory in the future of Kwaito music.
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