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Botswana is an African country made up of numerous ethnic groups, though the Batswana are the most numerous. Music is an omnipresent part of Bonstwanan culture, and include popular and folk forms. Batswana church choirs are common across the country. Music education is an integral part of the Botswanan educational system. Children of all ages are taught traditional songs and dances.
Like many African countries, much of the popular music there is called jazz, though it has little resemblance the African American genre of that name. There has been a push in recent years to focus on revitalizing the Botswanan music industry instead of purchasing foreign releases.
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