Umnikelo with Thandeka Dladla on Kofifi FM 97.2

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Born and raised amidst the rich tapestry of South African culture, she was influenced by her parent's love for music which ignited her lifelong pursuit of sonic exploration
Thandeka Dladla hails from Johannesburg and now based in Cape Town, is the lead vocalist for a Jazz collective known as “The Unity Band.
And now she has released her own Solo effort and her and I got together to chat more about it.

19 Nov 2023 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews Ngwako Malakalaka

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