Vocalist Nomfundo Xaluva is a multi-award winning jazz singer known for her ability to weave...


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Vocalist Nomfundo Xaluva is a multi-award winning jazz singer known for her ability to weave together her Xhosa identity, South African jazz roots, and a contemporary approach to songwriting and singing. With two albums out on Universal Music, she is also a beloved educator who recently became a Lecturer in Jazz Studies at the University of Cape Town. She’s performed across South Africa and is one of the most exciting figures in the South African jazz community.


Show Notes:

Tracklisting:

– Oxamu

– Themba Lam

– Endleleni

– Bayathetha

– Ebhayi


South African Musicians Mentioned:

Jimmy Dludlu

Judith Sephuma

Musa Manzini

Moses Molelekwa

Miriam Makeba

Sibongile Khumalo

Shannon Mowday

Natascha Roth

Bokani Dyer

Shane Cooper

Chris Engel

Lwanda Gogwana

Mandisi Dyantyis


Theme music by The Respect Sextet

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