Sibongile Khumalo (South Africa)

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Sibongile KhumaloSibongile Khumalo is South Africa’s first lady of song: the most celebrated member of a musical dynasty marked by an extraordinary vocal gene-pool and passion for making music; a singer who exemplifies and crowns the rich and multi-sourced Southern African singing tradition. Sibongile's voice is one of the greatest natural instruments on display anywhere in the world. In 2009, Khumalo was honoured by Rhodes University in Grahamstown by being awarded a Doctor of Music honoris causa.

• Sibongile Khumalo performs on the Dinaledi Stage on Saturday, August 27. She will be accompanied by Sifiso Khanyile (featured guest vocals), Mdu Mtshali (piano), Themba Mokoena (guitar), Thembinkosi Banda (bass guitar), Skhumbuzo Mbele (drums), Kuki Mncube (backing vocals) and Gugu Shezi (backing vocals).