Simphiwe Dana
Simphiwe Dana | |
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Simphiwe Dana performing Live at "Theatre on the Track" | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Simphiwe Dana |
| Born | January 23, 1980 Butterworth, Transkei South Africa |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Jazz, Afro-soul and traditional music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Website | SimphiweDana |
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.