(Skye
Wanda)
On the UKZN’s Centre for Jazz and Popular
Music’s special women’s week “Twosday”, the programme will present urban
songstress Skye Wanda on August 6.
Skye Wanda is known as “The South African
version of Lauren Hill meets Queen Latifah”. She composes relevant heartfelt
lyrics that are inspired by love, social ills and happiness. She sees her music
as an experimental journey through hip hop and jazz. She started singing in
church backing her gospel musician mom, Nana Mhlongo. She also did backing
vocals for Pastor Andile ka Majola, Sambulo Nkwanyana, and others.
Some of Skye Wanda’s highlights include
performing at City Hall, Oppikoppi, The Playhouse, Splashy Fen, Capello’s, Zulu
Jazz Lounge and Fashion TV.
Catch Skye Wanda on August 6 at 18h00 (doors
open at 17h30). Entry fee R35 (R20 pensioners and R10 students). A cash bar is
available. The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM) is situated at Level 2,
Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus. More information from Thuli
on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
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