Singapore Andy 60s Amapiano Music: In Cape Town With Richard Tham

A Million Thanks To Richard Tham For Sharing His Sea Journey 

That Included South African Music, Dance, Food And It’s People.

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100 Day Ship Journey-> 10 Countries-> 3 Continents:

Andy recently asked me to write about my 2026 voyage — a 100-day journey through 10 countries across three continents. My first thought was, "Where do I even begin?"

There were so many remarkable places and unforgettable experiences that I realized I did not need to tell the whole story. I only needed to share the moments that stayed with me.

An evening in Cape Town, South Africa, was one of them.

Music- >

My son treated me to dinner and a cultural show. From the moment we arrived, the aroma of grilled food, the sound of laughter, and the steady beat of African drums created an atmosphere that was warm and inviting.

As dinner was served, the performers took the stage. Their colourful costumes, energetic dancing, and powerful singing immediately captivated the audience. Before long, people were clapping, humming along, and some even got up to dance. This was not the kind of performance where everyone simply sat and watched. 

One style of music that especially caught my attention was Amapiano. Born in South Africa's townships, it blends influences of Kwaito, jazz, house music, and local rhythms. Its smooth piano melodies, deep log-drum basslines, and laid-back grooves give it a distinctive sound.

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Listening to it reminded me of the infectious hit, "Mnike", performed by Tyler ICU, which helped introduce Amapiano to audiences around the world. Hearing those rhythms performed live made it easy to understand why the genre has become a global phenomenon—it is almost impossible to resist joining the dance floor, whether one has rhythm or not

Dance itself felt like a language. The gentle bounce, expressive footwork, and playful interaction between performers and audience turned every song into a conversation. There was no "wrong" way to move — everyone was simply invited to join the fun.

African shaped meal that tastes so good.

Food on board changes all the time.

The Cape Town meal below:

Food->

The food surprised me just as much.

I had not expected to find flavours that reminded me of Southeast Asia. Alongside familiar treats like samosas were bobotie, a South African favourite influenced by the culinary traditions brought to the Cape by the ancestors of today's Cape Malays, who arrived from Indonesia and Malaysia during the 17th century. It was a pleasant reminder that cultures often overlap in unexpected ways. Those familiar flavours, in a place I had imagined would feel completely different, made the evening even more memorable.

Sharing a meal while enjoying the music and performances made the night feel less like a show and more like a celebration with my son and our friends. It reminded me that in South Africa, music, dance, and food naturally belong together.

Together, they created an experience that felt open, joyful, and welcoming. The music sparked the celebration, the dancing drew everyone in, and the meal kept the conversations flowing.

People->

When I think back on my time in South Africa, I do not just remember what I saw. I remember how I felt—welcomed, included, and immersed in the joy of the evening.

For me, that dinner was far more than entertainment. It was the best introduction to South African culture I could have asked for.

Sometimes, the best way to understand a country is not through its art galleries, museums, or monuments, but by sharing its music, joining its dance, and sitting down to eat with the people around you.

Author, Artist: Richard Tham

Images: Google and Richard Tham.

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