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THANDEKA DLADLA
South Africa | Jazz / Afro-Soul / Afro-Jazz
Emerging Young Artist
PROFILE
One of South Africa's most exciting emerging talents, Thandeka Dladla embodies the glamour and talent of the most legendary jazz singers, with a skilled and sensual voice, wrapped in her her own sophisticated and stylish package.
As they say, dynamite comes in small packages and it's certainly the case with Thandeka. The diminutive songstress and songwriter has a larger-than-life presence and the pipes to match. Her entrancing voice, shaped and inspired by South African jazz, progressive rock, Afro-pop, R&B, Classic Soul and Acid jazz, sweeps audiences along on a colourful journey filled with heart-gripping melodies, that meld a connection between the past and the present.
Thandeka is a versatile vocalist who regularly fronts The Unity Band and The Pebbleshakers, and is now exploring her solo sound, with an EP due for release in late 2022.
The Unity Band Performs “Onset of Dawn”


The Unity Band Performs “Onset of Dawn”

The Unity Band Performs “Buy’ eKhaya” (Come Home)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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Performances with Nomfundo Xaluva, Gloria Bosman, Mandisi Dyantyis, Sisonke Xonti (all SA) and Coco Zhao (China)
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Coaching and conducting the Anne Frank Choir for the Anne Frank Museum Showcase with Philip Miller
DISCOGRAPHY
Featured on:
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Fabric - The Unity Band (2019)
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Echos of Sophiatown - The Pebble Shakers (2019)
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Pentho & Adura Fun Afrika on Avale - Jo Kunnuji Experiment (2019)
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Brasskap Sessions, Vol. 3 - McCoy Mrubata (2019)
Upcoming:
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Solo EP - late 2022
PERFORMANCE FORMAT OPTIONS
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Duo: Vocals & Piano
Trio: Vocals, Bass, Piano -
Quartet: Vocals, Bass, Piano, Drums
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Quintet: Vocals, Bass, Piano, Drums, Trumpet / Flugel Horn
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Sextet: Vocals, Bass, Piano, Drums, Trumpet / Flugel Horn, Backing Vocals