Simphiwe Dana (South Africa)s

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Simphiwe DanaSimphiwe Dana is an award‐winning singer whose albums have not only managed to stay on top of international charts, but her music captures the hearts of those listening to it. Her 2010 release, Kulture Noir, which marks her third album ‐ has been receiving praise from all spheres of the world. Apart from already winning two METRO FM Music Awards 2010 for Best Female and Best Contemporary Jazz Album, it has also claimed the No. 1 spot on the German World Music Charts and the number 3 spot on the European Music Charts.

• Simphiwe Dana performs on the Mbira Stage on Saturday, August 27. She will be accompanied by Feya Faku (brass), Mbuso Msomi (brass), Siya Makhuzeni (brass), John Hassan (percussion), Camillo Lombard (keyboards), Keegan Williams (drums), Herbie Tsoaeli (electric brass), Themba Mokoena (electric guitar), Busi Moreng (backing vocals), Mimi Mbanyisa (backing vocals), Sifiso Khanyile (backing vocals) and Ayanda (backing vocals).