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Msaki
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Participations

4
Song Writer
2
Vocalist
96
Performer
102
Songwriter
8
Co-Performer
31
Producer
Bio
Msaki, born Asanda Lusaseni Mvana, is a celebrated South African musician known for her soulful and emotive music. Hailing from East London, she kickstarted her musical career in Cape Town, performing at local venues after studying music. Msaki's music is a unique fusion of soul, folk, and African rhythms with lyrics that touch on topics such as love, spirituality, and social justice. Her debut album, "Zaneliza: How the Water Moves," earned her critical acclaim and a strong fanbase. Msaki has collaborated with renowned South African artists, including Black Coffee and Mobi Dixon, and performed at major music festivals. She's also a prolific songwriter and a social activist with a passion for promoting women's rights and environmental conservation. Her music continues to inspire her fans worldwide.
Discography
Albums4
Synthetic Hearts
Synthetic Hearts2023 • AlbumTracks: 9
Platinumb Heart Beating
Platinumb Heart Beating2021 • AlbumTracks: 18
Platinumb Heart Open
Platinumb Heart Open2021 • AlbumTracks: 18
Zaneliza- How the Water Moves
Zaneliza- How the Water Moves2016 • AlbumTracks: 12
Singles19
Zibonakalise
Zibonakalise2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Come In
Come In2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Madonna
Madonna2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Hoping for a Miracle
Hoping for a Miracle2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Pata Pata Saguquka
Pata Pata Saguquka2022 • SingleTracks: 1
White Shadow
White Shadow2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Statues II
Statues II2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Statues
Statues2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Chem Trails
Chem Trails2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Born in a Taxi
Born in a Taxi2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Umbane
Umbane2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Mntakababa
Mntakababa2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Fetch Your Life II
Fetch Your Life II2021 • SingleTracks: 1
UNdize
UNdize2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Anisixabisanga
Anisixabisanga2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Sizophelelaphi
Sizophelelaphi2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Blood, Guns and Revolutions
Blood, Guns and Revolutions2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Pearls to Swine
Pearls to Swine2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Iimfama Ziyabona
Iimfama Ziyabona2016 • SingleTracks: 1
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