Siphokazi
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Afro-soul and Solo Musician
- Johannesburg
Siphokazi Maraqana, Afro-Soul artist who hails from
Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, took the SA music
industry by storm with the 2006 release of her debut
album "Ubuntu Bam", which was awarded with a 2007
SAMA award for Best African Adult Contemporary
Album. Siphokazi is however no stranger to the
stage, having performed at numerous concerts and
festivals, both as a backing vocalist and featured
soloists with renowned artists such as Tshepo Tsola,
Ringo Madlingozi, Mat Matshikiza, Simphiwe Dana,
Zamajobe, and Stimela.
Siphokazi
Afro-soul is one of those particular genres that is
heavily reliant on vocal talent; and if you don't
have that, then forget about it! Coming out from
Native Rhythms, is a super gifted vocalist,
Siphokazi, with a particularly soulful album ‘Ubuntu
Bam'
A humble and down to earth artist by the looks of
things, Siphokazi impresses listeners with a
pleasurable sound and once she starts singing, you'd
be amazed at what she has to offer.
It was a great pleasure to listen to an album of
this caliber, Mamela; this project deserves a place
of its own on music shelves countrywide. Siphokazi
clearly knows what works for the more mature crowd
and the music is reminiscent of the glory days of
phatha-phatha and kwela
Siphokazi
Siphokazi's music is mature, and surprisingly so for
a lady this young. With a vocal maturity that belies
her tender age and comes across in her music,
Siphokazi is practically tailor-made for the
mellowed genre.
"Honestly, her work on the ‘Ubuntu Bam' project has
impressed me and for that she gets a round of
applause! Come national Jazz festivals, she will be
sure to make a fitting stage appearance."
Siphokazi
Appropriate for those soulful Sunday Sessions at
home that conjures romance, Siphokazi's music is
akin to a soft massage in itself. ‘Ubuntu Bam'
offers you twelve original compositions assembled
with fine live instruments, predominantly featuring
piano, percussion and guitar elements.
It's always great to hear an outstanding album
coming from the youth of Mzansi's finest. Siphokazi
has proved to be another ambassador of the jazzy
afro-soul sound. Surely Mzansi's legends, Letta
Mbulu, Dorothy Masuku, Hugh Masekela and Miriam
Makheba would be proud. Yoooo… Siphokazi, u
Phash uthi ‘Ndiyabulela' for the
good music!
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Siphokazi
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Afro-soul and Solo Musician
- Johannesburg
