Thabisa - A Unique Voice, a Global Experience

Thabisa is an international sensation, a South African powerhouse now calling the New York metropolitan area her home, whose electrifying voice, charisma, and soul-stirring performances leave an unforgettable mark on every stage. As a singer-songwriter with a sound that defies boundaries, Thabisa weaves together the raw, soulful edge of Janis Joplin, the rhythm and groove of Erykah Badu, and the smoothness of Sade. Rooted in the spirit of Miriam Makeba, her music transcends genres, connecting deeply with her African heritage.

Fresh off her acclaimed 2023 US "Alive" Tour, Thabisa is now crafting her third album—a bold fusion of Afro-soul, jazz, and Afrobeat, filled with captivating rhythms and heartfelt stories. With Thabisa, you're not just experiencing an artist; you're witnessing the emergence of a global force. Don’t miss the chance to be moved by her extraordinary sound.

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Memorable Events, Award & Recognitions

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• US Alive Tour, 2023

• Performed at Mayoral Inauguration Ceremony, 2022

• Completed 12-week Creative Entrepreneurship Course at Berklee College Online, 2021

• Completed Community Leadership Program, November 2021 - March 2022

• Nominee for State Troubadour, 2021

• Performed as "Mother" in the Longwharf Theatre production of On My Block: Passing Strange,  written by Stew & Heide Rodewald and directed by Cheyenne Barboza,  2021

• Mahaffey Arts Fellowship Award recipient, 2021

• Released single, Sweet Sorrow, 2020

• Certificate of  Completion for the Kingian non-violence training, 2020

• First Position in Step & Stroll Singsation Competition hosted by AKA North Atlantic Region, March 2020

• Opening Night Performance at International Festival of Arts & Ideas, New Haven Green, 2019

• Performance at Carol Autorino Center for the Arts, St Joseph's University, West Hartford, CT, November 2018

• Featured signer at World Refugee Day, Trinity Church, New Haven, CT, June 2018

• South African Regional Tour, December 2015

• Released second album Eyodidi, 2015

• Released first album The Journey, 2013

• Best Video nominee at the South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA), 2013

• Finished in the Top 18 at Idols South Africa, 2012

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