Simphiwe dana biography sample
Simphiwe Dana - A Symphony of Afro-Jazz and Activism!
Simphiwe Dana
South African musician
Musical artist
Simphiwe Dana (born 23 January 1980) is a South African singer and songwriter who works mostly in her mother tongue, the Xhosa language.[1] Dana is also known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political art form.
Simphiwe dana biography sample
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.
Early life
Simphiwe was born on 23 January 1980 in Butterworth,[2]Transkei, South Africa and raised in the town of Lusikisiki.
Dana came from a religious background with her father being a preacher and as she grew up in the church, exposing her to music in both choral and gospel forms.[3]
Education
She attended Vela Private School in Mthatha, where she matri