Residents are invited to the Market Theatre for an evening with Carlswald resident Nokukhanya Dlamini
Nokukhanya Dlamini's first big break came when she was invited to become part of the legendary gospel group, Family Factory
Jazz musician Nokukhanya Dlamini will host a one-night show on December 3 at the John Kani Market Theatre.
The Carlswald resident is one of the country’s top gospel and jazz musicians with a powerful vocal range and stellar career and now she’s taking centre stage.
The live music event, An Evening With Nokukhanya Dlamini, is sponsored by Sampra through its development fund.
“I can’t wait to connect with Joburg audiences and share what is close to my heart. I will be introducing some of my new songs while also performing music that I have done along my journey and in doing so, paying tribute to those people who are close to my heart,” said the musician.
Dlamini grew up in KwaZulu-Natal and said she had always loved to perform. “I remember at school assemblies, I would sing my heart out, making sure I was heard over and above the rest of the learners. My mom sang in the church choir but no one in my family had ever been a professional singer before me. I have to say that I believe my vocal gift is something God-given.”
Her first big break came when she was invited to become part of the legendary gospel group Family Factory. This led her to perform with them and the 1980s pop group Toto. She was also part of the Michael Jackson tour of South Africa.
She then became an in-demand session musician, singing backup – both live and on recordings – for many giants of the domestic industry including Sibongile Khumalo and Gloria Bosman before coming into her own with performances at events and productions such as The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, President Thabo Mbeki’s 80th birthday and The Woman King soundtrack to name a few.
Dlamini paid tribute to Khumalo and Bosman for helping her explore her creative capabilities. It was with Bosman that she tried out her songwriting skills, co-writing a track off the album, The Many Faces of Gloria Bosman.
Dlamini’s debut album Uyinkosi Yami (you are my God) was followed up with Tribute to You which united her with the production, songwriting, and playing talents of South African Music Award winner Themba Mkhize.
Dlamini is giving away five tickets to a few lucky readers. To enter the competition and stand a chance to win one of the tickets, share the name of one production that Nokukhanya Dlamini has featured in. Email admin@neotrax.co.za or text 067 107 4781 with your answer, your full name, mobile contact number and place of residence before December 2, 12:00.
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