A huge wave is Disco music, a genre that once dominated the DJ sets and car music systems, just refuses to die, thanks to the modern day producers and artists who have incorporated new elements and lyrics into their music. Across the Southern Africa including Botswana, the late South African producer and vocalist, Dan Tshanda, was an inspiration to most upcoming disco artist. With his stable, Dalom Music production, they kept the genre and the culture alive. Tshanda through his popular band, Splash, played a significant role in shaping the Disco genre in Botswana and neighbouring countries. He did that not only through his albums, but also through his constant tours and performances. While other new genres popped up and stole the limelight, the South African legend remained undeterred; making sure that the genre survives the storm.
Following Tshanda’s death in 2019, there were fears that Disco music could finally find itself on the deathbed. However, at the time of his passing, Botswana was already blessed with a couple of producers who also doubled as artists to keep the fire burning. The likes of Bisto, Zangwana and Cabido, also known as Mahempe and vocalists such as Khoza Mkhozeni kept producing albums while also entertaining their loyal fans through performances. However, despite the few torch bearers, there was a general feeling that the culture and music was slowly fading away.
