Sings in the Tsonga, Sotho, isiZulu and Xhosa languages of South Africa asįor her latest undertaking, Lorraine teams up with long-time collaborator, guitarist and producer Mongezi Ntaka. Lorraine had not yet recorded in her long musical career. Lorraine's 2017 Juno Award nominated release Nouvelle Journée showcases some of the musical styles that It is a tribute to the legendary songstress, who remains the most important female vocalist to emerge out of South Africa. Her CD A Tribute To Miriam Makeba won Lorraine the 2013 Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year, and was nominated for an APCMA Award in the Best International Indigenous Artist category. Making a truly African record that touches every heart & soul that beats Her childhood dreams of taking Township music to the rest of the globe and Performed on Paul Simon's landmark album, Graceland), Lorraine accomplished Mongezi Chris Ntaka, and featuring bassist Bakhiti Khumalo (who also memorably Through working with South African record producer In February 2008, Lorraine released the highly charged album Africa Calling. Born and raised in Soweto, and now based in London, Ontario, Lorraine has electrifiedĪudiences worldwide with her dynamic stage presence and showmanship. Of Township Music, which continues to be the most distinctive sound Lorraine Klaasen, the daughter of legendary South African Jazz singer Thandie Klaasen, is one of the few South African artists who have preserved the classic sound
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