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Simphiwe Dana

1980 - Today

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Simphiwe Dana (born 23 January 1980) is a South African singer and songwriter who works mostly in her mother tongue, the Xhosa language. Dana is also known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political art form. Her career in music began in 2002, at the age of 22. Born in Butterworth and raised in Lusikisiki in Transkei, Dana signed a record deal with Gallo Records and released her debut studio album, Zandisile (2004), which became a commercially success, won Best Newcomer and Best Jazz Album. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Simphiwe Dana is the 3,278th most popular musician, the 506th most popular biography from South Africa and the 9th most popular South African Musician.

Simphiwe Dana is a South African musician known for her unique blend of jazz, soul, and traditional African music. She gained prominence for her powerful voice and socially conscious lyrics, making significant contributions to the South African music scene.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Simphiwe Dana ranks 3,278 out of 3,175. Before her are Crystal Bowersox, Zola Jesus, Lucy Dacus, Lee DeWyze, Kasey Chambers, and Anaïs Mitchell. After her are Boi-1da, Fleur East, Jack Peñate, Joel Little, BloodPop, and Ruel.

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Among people born in 1980, Simphiwe Dana ranks 1,695. Before her are Brad Gushue, Padmapriya Janakiraman, Kate Richardson-Walsh, Gary Doherty, Sanjay Ayre, and Keyon Dooling. After her are Geetanjali Thapa, Mohammad Hafeez, Agatha Sangma, Fitz Hall, Vimala Raman, and Larissa Pauluis.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Simphiwe Dana ranks 506 out of 454. Before her are Bianca Buitendag (1993), Antonio Alkana (1990), Mark Boucher (1976), Keanu Baccus (1998), Janine van Wyk (1987), and Andrew Surman (1986). After her are Keshav Maharaj (1990), Nicholas Dlamini (1995), Heinrich Klaasen (1991), Keri-anne Payne (1987), Basetsana Kumalo (1974), and Nomzamo Mbatha (1990).

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Among MUSICIANS In South Africa

Among musicians born in South Africa, Simphiwe Dana ranks 9. Before her are Hugh Masekela (1939), Trevor Rabin (1954), Lucky Dube (1910), Eddie Kramer (1942), J. R. Rotem (1975), and Kevin Shirley (1960).

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