Lungiswa Plaatjies

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Born and raised in Cape Town's Langa township, and armed with an mbira and powerful and unique vocal cords, Lungiswa is immense fresh South African talent. As part of the group Amampondo she has entranced audiences worldwide, and been the recipient of many heartfelt compliment. “I have come across people showering me with praises abroad", she comments “this affirmation is enough reason for me to continue making music". Her performances abroad have invariably affirmed the enduring mix of musical, cultural and spiritual depth of the African continent. Lulu is unfazed by the international spotlight she was under as one of the lead singers of Amampondo, one of South African’s neo-traditional music sensations. “I have travelled around the world and visited many countries abroad. And what I’ve learnt is that a true artist must serve the people; this is what I want to do. It’s really the only way I can thank God for blessing me with the gift of this voice? she explains. She started her singing career at the tender age of seven and later went on to be the lead female vocalist of Amampondo, where she joined her uncle Dizu. Lungiswa’s debut album with recording company Melt2000 was an album aptly titled Ekhaya. Ekhaya was an eclectic album, which offered amongst other things, a Xhosa-language version of Marvin Gaye’s Inner City Blues. In addition to her accomplishments with Amampondo and her solo album, Lungiswa has featured in recordings with luminaries like Madala Kunene, Madosin

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