Her father was a preacher and as she grew up she heard church music in both choral and gospel forms.
Education Background
She schooled at the Vela Private School in Mthatha, where she matriculated in 1997.
Her tertiary education pursued her interests in graphic design, and she successfully studied for her National Diploma in IT at the Wits Technikon, Johannesburg.
Career
From 2002, she sang in small clubs in Johannesburg where she began attracting attention.
She made a major impact in South Africa with the release in 2004 of Zandisile. The album sold very well and gained several awards, including some South African Music Award (SAMA) in 2005. On its worldwide release the album gained success in the Billboard charts and she won an AVO Session Basel Award.
Direct
This music video was a very close collaboration between Andrew and the artist, Simphiwe Dana. It was shot on 3 locations over three days. The basic concept was of African Futurism and of creating a futurism based on African principles.
published: 22 Jan 2010
Zandisile
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Zandisile · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
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published: 29 Sep 2022
SIMPHIWE DANA MAYINE (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
MAYINE tells the tale of being cursed and shackled by a lack of self-awareness.
published: 21 Jun 2013
Simphiwe Dana Avo Session Basel (complete concert)
Simphiwe Dana Live at Avo Session Basel, Switzerland,
November 16, 2006
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Ndiredi · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
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published: 29 Sep 2022
Simphiwe Dana VS Thandiswa Mazwai Special
A compilation of my finest songs from these beautiful Goddesses from the Eastern Cape🙌🥰❤🤗
published: 24 Nov 2021
Afrotaking Simphiwe Dana with Mthwakazi - iNkwenkwezi
Afrotaking Simphiwe Dana with Mthwakazi - iNkwenkwezi Live. Afrotake Media we are passionate about Soulful Music. Radio Station coming soon...www.afrotake.com
published: 28 Nov 2013
Bantu Biko Street
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Bantu Biko Street · Simphiwe Dana
The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street
℗ 2006 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2006-11-20
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
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This music video was a very close collaboration between Andrew and the artist, Simphiwe Dana. It was shot on 3 locations over three days. The basic conc...
Direct
This music video was a very close collaboration between Andrew and the artist, Simphiwe Dana. It was shot on 3 locations over three days. The basic concept was of African Futurism and of creating a futurism based on African principles.
Direct
This music video was a very close collaboration between Andrew and the artist, Simphiwe Dana. It was shot on 3 locations over three days. The basic concept was of African Futurism and of creating a futurism based on African principles.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Zandisile · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethe...
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Zandisile · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Zandisile · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Ndiredi · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemb...
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Ndiredi · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Ndiredi · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Afrotaking Simphiwe Dana with Mthwakazi - iNkwenkwezi Live. Afrotake Media we are passionate about Soulful Music. Radio Station coming soon...www.afrotake.com
Afrotaking Simphiwe Dana with Mthwakazi - iNkwenkwezi Live. Afrotake Media we are passionate about Soulful Music. Radio Station coming soon...www.afrotake.com
Afrotaking Simphiwe Dana with Mthwakazi - iNkwenkwezi Live. Afrotake Media we are passionate about Soulful Music. Radio Station coming soon...www.afrotake.com
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Bantu Biko Street · Simphiwe Dana
The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street
℗ 2006 Gallo Record Company
Released ...
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Bantu Biko Street · Simphiwe Dana
The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street
℗ 2006 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2006-11-20
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Bantu Biko Street · Simphiwe Dana
The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street
℗ 2006 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2006-11-20
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Direct
This music video was a very close collaboration between Andrew and the artist, Simphiwe Dana. It was shot on 3 locations over three days. The basic concept was of African Futurism and of creating a futurism based on African principles.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Zandisile · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Ndiredi · Simphiwe Dana
Zandisile
℗ 2004 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2004-07-23
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Afrotaking Simphiwe Dana with Mthwakazi - iNkwenkwezi Live. Afrotake Media we are passionate about Soulful Music. Radio Station coming soon...www.afrotake.com
Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music Group
Bantu Biko Street · Simphiwe Dana
The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street
℗ 2006 Gallo Record Company
Released on: 2006-11-20
Composer, Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Her father was a preacher and as she grew up she heard church music in both choral and gospel forms.
Education Background
She schooled at the Vela Private School in Mthatha, where she matriculated in 1997.
Her tertiary education pursued her interests in graphic design, and she successfully studied for her National Diploma in IT at the Wits Technikon, Johannesburg.
Career
From 2002, she sang in small clubs in Johannesburg where she began attracting attention.
She made a major impact in South Africa with the release in 2004 of Zandisile. The album sold very well and gained several awards, including some South African Music Award (SAMA) in 2005. On its worldwide release the album gained success in the Billboard charts and she won an AVO Session Basel Award.
While some thrive on the engagement, others find it overwhelming, questioning whether too much access to opinions might distort their artistic vision.Actress and singer Simphiwe Dana... Actress and singer Simphiwe Dana has shared similar views, saying ... .
Simphiwe Dana – musician and activist. Simphiwe Dana is known for her soulful voice and socially conscious music that blends jazz, Afro-soul and traditional Xhosa sounds. Dana uses her platform to ...
For hip hop artist Siyabonga Metane, popularly known as Slikour, heritage is the “constant acknowledging of culture as it shifts” ... What has been your secret to a successful music career? ... Let’s say “Ndiredi” by Simphiwe Dana. Its speaks to my soul ... .
Divas in Concert celebrates women in South Africa... The event features a line-up, including Thandiswa Mazwai, Simphiwe Dana, Makhadzi, Ziza Muftic and Chubby Cheeks. It aims to celebrate female artists and their contributions to the music industry ... Bold.
The Xhosa Music Awards, aims to honour and spotlight the rich culture of Xhosa music and dance ... “All of them, Ringo, Simphiwe Dana, Vusi Nova, Lusanda, they never had the opportunity of being celebrated by our tribe ... “The second option was Cape Town.
Let jazz quintet Skyjack hijack your musical heart ... Set for 24 and 25 May at the JoburgTheatre, this year’s event promises a line-up of legendary artists, including Ringo, Hotstix Mabuse, Mahotella Queens, Hope Masike, Simphiwe Dana and Siphokazi.
This year, award-winning singer and songwriter Simphiwe Dana, along with Nobuhle AshantiTrio, are set to perform at the grand celebration. South African model and businesswoman Jo-Ann Strauss will MC the event. Nobuhle Ashanti Trio. Picture. Supplied ... .
“‘Exit/Exist’ is the most performed work out of all my repertory pieces ... “It touched over 50 000 audiences, globally ... The show also features musical collaboration from Simphiwe Dana and Giuliano Modarelli, and David Tlale as the costumer designer ... When.