It’s been 20 years since songwriter, singer and social activist, Simphiwe Dana, released her debut album, Zandisile.
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To commemorate her 20 year-anniversary on the South African music scene, Simphiwe Dana will be exploring the many hit songs from her repertoire in a celebration of her career at the Baxter Concert Hall on Friday June 27 and Saturday June 28, at 7.30pm.
“Being consistent with anything for 20 years is a celebration and the success achieved on this journey, is a celebration, too. The celebration of Simphiwe Dana’s 20-year career comes at the tail-end of a tumultuous era in my life, but it’s still a nice thing to point at as something to celebrate. Fulfilment is not the right word, but it’s the best word I can think of right now. I feel this really grounded sense of accomplishment,” says Dana.
She will showcase songs from all her albums, sharing their compelling narratives.
“I knew I was something different for the industry, I knew I looked different, I sounded different and the songs I wanted to sing were different,” she says. “I thought I was telling people, ‘Make way, something different is coming,’ but in hindsight, I was telling all of our stories about what it means to affirm yourself because the world will always tell you that you’re supposed to be something different.”
Dana will be joined on stage by 10 other musicians.
Tickets cost R600 each. Book through Webtickets.