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Simphiwe Dana
Since 1980
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Simphiwe Dana (born 23 January 1980) is a South African singer and songwriter who works mostly in her mother tongue, the Xhosa language. Dana is also known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political art form. Her career in music began in 2002, at the age of 22.
Born in Butterworth and raised in Lusikisiki in Transkei, Dana signed a record deal with Gallo Records and released her debut studio album, Zandisile (2004), which became a commercially success, won Best Newcomer and Best Jazz Album.
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Simphiwe Dana, née en 1980, est une chanteuse d'origine Xhosa et auteure de chansons en Afrique du Sud. Ses compositions associent le jazz, l'afro-soul, le rap et la musique traditionnelle,
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Discography
Albums
- 2004 Zandisile
- 2006 The One Love Movement on Banto Biko Street
- 2010 Kulture Noir
- 2020 Bamako
- Vukani
