Jacaranda FM The SA Music Show with Thabiso Khambule

Moments with Simone Govender

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In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented Simone Govender to talk about her journey in music, balancing a profession outside of the industry, and what it takes to pursue music full-time. Plus, we have a surprise pop-in from one of her favorites—Majozi! Join me for an inspiring conversation filled with passion, insight, and a few unexpected moments.
9 Feb English South Africa Music Interviews · Music

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